adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Winiston House was prettily situated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
meadow-land
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
oxlips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading Winiston House was prettily situated.
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Winiston House was prettily situated.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house stood in the midst of charming grounds.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winiston House was prettily situated.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading To the left of the house was a large shrubbery, which opened on to a wide carriage drive leading to the high road.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The house was an old red-brick building, in no particular style of architecture, with large oval windows and a square porch.
Winiston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winiston House was prettily situated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a magnificent garden, full of flowers, full of fragrance and bloom; there was an orchard filled with rich, ripe fruit, broad meadow-land where the cattle grazed, where daisies and oxlips grew.
