AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading 'You always want to know what I'm doing!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
can't
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From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
I'm
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From this reading 'You always want to know what I'm doing!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
intonationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃən/
rise and fall of the voice pitch
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
Kate
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From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'You always want to know what I'm doing!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
mother-in-law's
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From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A deaf anger against her mother-in-law's interference oppressed her, but getting the better of it, she said quietly, though somewhat sullenly:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'You always want to know what I'm doing!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the question was asked in an intonation of voice affecting to be one of astonishment only, there was nevertheless in it an accent of reproof that was especially irritating to Kate in her present mood.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Oh, Kate, what are you doing?'
you're
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From this reading I declare, one can't turn round but you're after me, just like a shadow.'
