adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
aldernounUS /ˈɔːldər/
wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
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 The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
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 He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
Constantine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
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 While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
Helmsdale's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
Swithin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He looked round; the Bishop was not there, nor any living creature save himself.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
tombstonenounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Swithin sat down upon a tombstone to await Bishop Helmsdale's arrival.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The inclosure was well adapted for a private interview, being bounded by bushes of laurel and alder nearly on all sides.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he sat he fancied he could hear voices in conversation not far off, and further attention convinced him that they came from Lady Constantine's lawn, which was divided from the churchyard by a high wall and shrubbery only.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the Bishop still delayed his coming, though the time was nearly eleven, and as the lady whose sweet voice mingled with those heard from the lawn was his personal property, Swithin became exceedingly curious to learn what was going on within that screened promenade.
