adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
daresay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
JoynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
StartledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Startled and horrified at this beginning of the story, Mrs Stuart was in a state of excited indignation at the end.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE Baroness went directly from the home which she had entered only to blight, and sent her card marked “urgent” to Mrs Stuart.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have come to tell you an unpleasant story,” she said—“a painful and revolting story, the early chapters of which were written years ago, but the sequel has only just been made known to me.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure, when you have heard the story to the end, you will say that truth is stranger than fiction, indeed: and you will more than ever realise the necessity of preventing your son from marrying Joy Irving—a child who was born before her mother ever met Mr Irving; and whose mother, I daresay, was no more the actual wife of Mr Irving in the name of law and decency than she had been the wife of his many predecessors.”
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading It concerns you and yours vitally; it also concerns me and mine.
