AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
donkey-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
five-stones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
friendship's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
geraniumnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəm/
any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
Kennington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
LOANnounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
Poole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
SECURITYnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
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 A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
summer-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
Thyrza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
TreenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
WalknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
WalnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In Walnut Tree Walk the evening was clear and warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man was going along the street selling flowers in pots; his donkey-cart was covered with leaf and bloom, and with a geranium under each arm, he trudged onwards, bellowing.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lydia was having tea and trimming a bonnet at the same time; the bonnet belonged to Mrs. Poole, and the work on it was for friendship's sake.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A LOAN ON SECURITY Yet again it was summer-time, the second summer since the parting between Lydia and her sister, all but the end of the second twelvemonth since the day when Thyrza had heard something that was not meant for her ears.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Children were playing at five-stones on the pavement you heard an organ away in Kennington Road.
