adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLLY AND MR.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
Battersea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
inhospitalitynoun
unkind and inconsiderate welcome
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
meannessnounUS /ˈmiːnnəs/
the quality of being deliberately mean
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading POLLY AND MR.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
POLLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY AND MR.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
SparkesverbUS /spɑːrks/
third-person singular of “spark” — put in motion or move to act
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading On leaving her aunt's house in the afternoon she strolled into Battersea Park, and there treated herself to tea and cakes at a little round table in the open air.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PARISH Two first-rate quarrels in one day put Polly Sparkes into high good humour.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Clover, though the quarrel was prolonged until four o'clock, had offered no refreshments, which seemed to Miss Sparkes a very gross instance of meanness and inhospitality.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At a table near to her sat two girls, for some reason taking a holiday, who conversed in a way which proved them to be "mantle hands," and Polly listened and smiled.
