adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
FRIENDSHIPnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
GIVEverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
kindnesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
Marian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
Merwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
MINEpronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
sick-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
Strahan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
STRAHAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MY FRIENDSHIP IS MINE TO GIVE."
tonicsnounUS /ˈtɑːnɪks/
plural of “tonic” — lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading STRAHAN'S convalescence need not be dwelt upon, nor the subtle aid given by Marian through flowers, fruit, and occasional calls upon his mother.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These little kindnesses were tonics beyond the physician's skill, and he grew stronger daily.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Merwyn tacitly accepted the mother's view, which she had not wholly concealed in the sick-room, and which he thought had been confirmed by Marian's manner and interest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Strahan believed that things were taking their natural course, and, with the delicacy of a lady, was content to welcome the young girl in a quiet, cordial manner.
