adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
Fanny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
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 THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
panicsnounUS /ˈpænɪks/
plural of “panic” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Even her small housekeeping lost its charms, for Polly was a social creature, and the solitary meals were often sad ones.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
tantalizedverbUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzd/
past form of “tantalize” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But her purpose gave her courage, and when the ice was once broken, her little pupils quickly learned to love her.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then she was lonely, for Will could only come once a week, her leisure hours were Fanny's busiest, and the “bits of pleasure” were so few and far between that they only tantalized her.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The novelty soon wore off, and though she thought she was prepared for drudgery, she found it very tedious to go on doing the same thing day after day.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE first few weeks were hard ones, for Polly had not yet outgrown her natural shyness and going among so many strangers caused her frequent panics.
