AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading There was no answer for the moment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
barton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no answer for the moment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
herby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading There was no answer for the moment.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer for the moment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
SoftlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Softly nearing the door, Mrs. Hall pronounced the name ‘Helena!’
stable-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stable-door was open; a light shone from it—from the lantern which always hung there, and which Philip had lighted, as he said.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with strange feelings that the girl and her mother, lately so cheerful, passed out of the back door into the open air of the barton, laden with hay scents and the herby breath of cows.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A fine sleet had begun to fall, and they trotted across the yard quickly.
