AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
blithenessnoun
a feeling of spontaneous good spirits
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
hill-sides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
KEEPER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
Mellstock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
Shiner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
spring-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His errand was to fetch Fancy, and some additional household goods, from her father’s house in the neighbouring parish to her dwelling at Mellstock.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
tranter
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From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
whitely
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From this reading The distant view was darkly shaded with clouds; but the nearer parts of the landscape were whitely illumined by the visible rays of the sun streaming down across the heavy gray shade behind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the week after the Easter holidays, and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed in the warmth of the sun, which at this unsettled season shone on the grass with the freshness of an occasional inspector rather than as an accustomed proprietor.
WOODnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
YALBURY
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From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The tranter had not yet told his son of the state of Shiner’s heart that had been suggested to him by Shiner’s movements.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YALBURY WOOD AND THE KEEPER’S HOUSE A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick’s on the following Monday morning.
