adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading They seemed to be drawn toward each other, and the one to be visiting the other as a guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With respect to human beings, indeed, in this pleasant spot, excepting the fisherman and his family, there were few, or rather none, to be met with.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The spot where he dwelt was exceedingly picturesque.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The green turf on which he had built his cottage ran far out into a great lake; and this slip of verdure appeared to stretch into it as much through love of its clear waters as the lake, moved by a like impulse, strove to fold the meadow, with its waving grass and flowers, and the cooling shade of the trees, in its embrace of love.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading On a beautiful evening, many hundred years ago, a worthy old fisherman sat mending his nets.
