adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
Clorinda
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From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
Dunstanwolde
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From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
Jeoffry
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From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
Oxon
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From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The honour had so alarmed her, that she looked pale, and so ugly that Sir Jeoffry scowled at sight of her, and swore under his breath to Clorinda that she should have been allowed to come.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
Wimpole
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From this reading Mistress Clorinda did not appear until the dining hour, when she swept into the room like a queen, followed by her sister, Anne, and Mistress Wimpole, this being the first occasion of Mistress Anne's dining, as it were, in state with her family.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dunstanwolde is made a happy man It was not until three days later, instead of two, that Sir John Oxon rode into the courtyard with his servant behind him.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He had been detained on his journey, but looked as if his impatience had not caused him to suffer, for he wore his finest air of spirit and beauty, and when he was alone with Sir Jeoffry, made his compliments to the absent ladies, and inquired of their health with his best town grace.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know my own affairs the best, by your leave, sir," answered Clorinda, as low and with a grand flash of her eye.
