accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
BARCHESTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
BISHOPnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
Chadwick
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From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
Eleanor
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From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
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 The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little gate was open.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The little gate was open.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
precentor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BISHOP OF BARCHESTER Bold at once repaired to the hospital.
violoncellonoun
a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was now far advanced, but he knew that Mr Harding dined in the summer at four, that Eleanor was accustomed to drive in the evening, and that he might therefore probably find Mr Harding alone.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was between seven and eight when he reached the slight iron gate leading into the precentor's garden, and though, as Mr Chadwick observed, the day had been cold for June, the evening was mild, and soft, and sweet.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As he raised the latch he heard the notes of Mr Harding's violoncello from the far end of the garden, and, advancing before the house and across the lawn, he found him playing;--and not without an audience.
