adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
AdieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
Baskelett's
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From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
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 TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
ConciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading This was courteous.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
inconveniencedverbUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənst/
past form of “inconvenience” — to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
PASSIONSnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
Renée's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
Rosamund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was courteous.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE TWO PASSIONS The foggy February night refreshed his head, and the business of fetching the luggage from the hotel—a commission that necessitated the delivery of his card and some very commanding language—kept his mind in order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Subsequently he drove to his cousin Baskelett’s Club, where he left a short note to say the house was engaged for the night and perhaps a week further.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Concise, but sufficient: and he stated a hope to his cousin that he would not be inconvenienced.
wrestingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He had taken a bed at Renée’s hotel, after wresting her boxes from the vanquished hotel proprietor, and lay there, hearing the clear sound of every little sentence of hers during the absence of Rosamund: her “_Adieu_,” and the strange “_Do you think so?_” and “_I know where I am; I scarcely know more_.”
