adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sad interview.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
DOVERnounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
FANNYnounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
Hillstoke
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From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
Ina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was a sad interview.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sad interview.
Klosking
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From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Her condition was pitiable; and the moment he reached Vizard Court he mounted his horse and rode to Hillstoke to bring Miss Gale down to her.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was a sad interview.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
Somerville
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From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thanked her deeply for her noble conduct to his sister, and then he could not help speaking of his own disappointment.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
Vizard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There he found Ina Klosking, with her boxes at the door, waiting for the fly that was to take her away.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading FANNY DOVER was sent for directly to Somerville Villa; and, three days after the distressing scene I have endeavored to describe, Vizard brought his wrecked sister home.
