adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
BoothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter i.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
ipronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Chapter i.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
lordship's
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From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
Panegyrics
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From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
Spring-garden
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From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
surprize
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From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Booth had scarce ushered the colonel up to his apartment when a servant from Mrs. James knocked hastily at the door.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they arrived in Spring-garden, Booth, to his great surprize, found no one at home but the maid.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Panegyrics on beauty, with other grave matters._ The colonel and Booth walked together to the latter’s lodging, for as it was not that day in the week in which all parts of the town are indifferent, Booth could not wait on the colonel.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In truth, Amelia had accompanied Mrs. Ellison and her children to his lordship’s; for, as her little girl showed a great unwillingness to go without her, the fond mother was easily persuaded to make one of the company.
