accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
anew
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
in addition
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
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From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
Eulalie's
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From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
how
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From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
hypocriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
introspectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/
given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
hear with intention
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
and nothing more
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
pleasnounUS /pliːz/
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
RICHETTI
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From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
self-suggested
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From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was also indispensable that I should accurately ascertain the mother's condition of health and listen to Eulalie's observations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
carry out
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
teethingnounUS /ˈtiːðɪŋ/
the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
thrivedverbUS /θraɪvd/
past form of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
at the time that
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading My wisdom was needed to see to it that Baby Paul grew and thrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RICHETTI IS PLEASED Goodness only knows how many pages I blackened with the experiences of this short summer, but I have thrown them away, in small pieces.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading His teething necessitated my worrying Dr. Porter half to death as to the possibilities of such portentous happenings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were too introspective; mere impressions of one week after another, when I would take the train and join Frances again, under self-suggested and hypocritical pleas.
