adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Dorcas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Giles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to them!
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
HawthornnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
Hayward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
NayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nay--positively--I may not linger, but will return to thee quickly.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Go to them!
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “But thee will find thy cousins Jane and Dorcas Bunker taking tea in the summer-house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pointed to a package he was carrying.
WelcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Welcome to Hawthorn Hall,” said the figure, grasping his hand heartily, “but thee will excuse me if I do not tarry with thee long at present, for I am hastening, even now, with some nourishing and sustaining food for Giles Hayward, a farm laborer.”
