adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
entreated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
ODDSnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading During the interview she grew much more composed, and quite remorseful that she had not shown greater consideration for her son's feelings, and she urged and even entreated him to return home with her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He remained firm, however, in his resolution, and would receive from her only a very small sum of money, barely enough to sustain him until he could look around for employment.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he told her the truth concerning his folly, he naturally tried to place his action in the best light possible.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AT ODDS WITH THE WORLD Haldane kept his promise to spend an hour with his mother.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After inducing her to take some slight refreshment, he obtained a close carriage, and saw her safely on the train which would convey her to the city wherein she resided.
