adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
cannot
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From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
despatched
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From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
don't
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From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
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 “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
Luttra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I cannot endure this,” came in one burst of feeling from the lips of Mr. Blake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I bowed assent, routed up one of the men in the next room and despatched it at once.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Feeling myself no longer necessary in that spot, I followed where my wishes led and entered the room where Luttra was bidding good-bye to her father.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Perhaps she will listen to the voice of one of her own sex if not to me,” said he; and began pacing the floor of the narrow room in which we were, with a wildness of impatience that showed to what depths had sunk the hope of gaining this lovely woman for his own.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “She don’t know, she don’t realize--Sir,” cried he, suddenly becoming conscious of my presence in the room, “will you be good enough to see that this note,” he hastily scribbled one, “is carried across the way to my house and given to Mrs. Daniels.”
