adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
card-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
jam-sandwiches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
Jinny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
ottomannounUS /ˈɑːtəmən/
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
sister-in-law's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
sucklingnounUS /ˈsʌklɪŋ/
English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
swaddling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
tipsy-cakes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
Turnham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was composing a list, and every now and then, after an inward calculation, she lowered the pencil to note such items as: three tipsy-cakes, four trifles, eight jam-sandwiches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading John Turnham had run up from Melbourne to fetch home wife and child; and his relatives were giving a musical card-party in his honour.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading By the window Jinny sat on a low ottoman suckling her babe, and paying but scant heed to her sister-in-law's deliberations: to her it seemed a much more important matter that the milk should flow smoothly down the precious little throat, than that Mary's supper should be a complete success.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading With her free hand she imprisoned the two little feet, working one against the other in slow enjoyment; or followed the warm little limbs up inside the swaddling, after the fashion of nursing mothers.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Mary sat with pencil and paper and wrinkled her brows.
