adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
jigsnounUS /dʒɪɡz/
plural of “jig” — music in three-four time for dancing a jig
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
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 No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
Sammy
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From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
sandpipers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading All agreed that partial drowning seemed to suit the girl, for a new Ruth had risen like Venus from the sea.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading That satisfied him, and he sealed his happy thanks on the innocent lips none had kissed but the little brother, the old man, and the fresh winds of the sea.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One can imagine the welcome they met at the small brown house, and what went on inside as Grandpa blessed the lovers, and Sammy so overflowed with joy at his enchanting prospects, that he was obliged to vent his feelings in ecstatic jigs upon the beach, to the great amazement of the gulls and sandpipers at breakfast there.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No one at the Point, except a certain dear old lady, knew the pleasant secret, though many curious or friendly visitors went to the Island that day to see the heroine and express their wonder, thanks, and admiration.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I tried not to love you, knowing what a poor ignorant girl I am; but you were so kind to me, how could I help it, John?”
