adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
amateur's
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From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
cardcastlenoun
an unstable construction with playing cards
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
Grenville's
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From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
imaginings
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From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
Julie
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From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
Montcontour
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From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
PunicadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
reposing
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From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Lord Grenville’s high minded and delicate behavior throughout the journey had completely dispelled the Marquis’ suspicions.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Arthur and Julie walked on together in the close and painful communion of two hearts laid waste.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So short a while ago as they climbed the cliffs at Montcontour, there had been a vague hope in either mind, an uneasy joy for which they dared not account to themselves; but now as they came along the pathway by the river, they pulled down the frail structure of imaginings, the child’s cardcastle, on which neither of them had dared to breathe.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For some time past he had left his wife in freedom, reposing confidence in the noble amateur’s Punic faith.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The General, much put out because the carriage was not at the spot where they had left it, followed and outstripped the pair without interrupting their converse.
