adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
BlackmailingverbUS /ˈblækmeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “blackmail” — exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
boorishnessnounUS /ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/
the manner of a rude or insensitive person
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
buysnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
hadn't
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From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
high-classadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
How
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From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
Kempton
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From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
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 We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
NoticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
river-side
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From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
SelfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
ShamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
trespassingadjectiveUS /ˈtrespæsɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
Unchristianlike
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From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It is a pretty little spot there: a pleasant grass plateau, running along by the water’s edge, and overhung by willows.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We had just commenced the third course—the bread and jam—when a gentleman in shirt-sleeves and a short pipe came along, and wanted to know if we knew that we were trespassing.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading We stopped under the willows by Kempton Park, and lunched.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading We said we hadn’t given the matter sufficient consideration as yet to enable us to arrive at a definite conclusion on that point, but that, if he assured us on his word as a gentleman that we _were_ trespassing, we would, without further hesitation, believe it.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Blackmailing.—The proper course to pursue.—Selfish boorishness of river-side landowner.—“Notice” boards.—Unchristianlike feelings of Harris.—How Harris sings a comic song.—A high-class party.—Shameful conduct of two abandoned young men.—Some useless information.—George buys a banjo.
