adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
Beechcroft
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
blamingverbUS /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
Fergus
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
Gillian
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
Gillian's
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From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
Halfpennynoun
an English coin worth half a penny
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
Merrifield
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From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
Merrifield's
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From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
Mysie
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
Mysie's
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From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
oppressingverbUS /əˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
pussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
Rockstone
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
Rotherwood
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From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
safety-valve
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From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
smoking-carriage
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From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
Sofy
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From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The actual moment of a parting is often softened by the confusion of departure.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
Valettanoun
the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Gillian, Valetta, and Fergus, with their aunt, changed into a train for Rockstone, and Harry was to return to his theological college, after seeing Mysie and Primrose off with nurse on their way to the ancestral Beechcroft, whence Mysie was to be fetched to Rotherwood.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And Gillian’s tears were choked in the scurry to avoid a smoking-carriage, while Harry could not help thinking--half blaming himself for so doing--that Mysie expended more feeling in parting with Sofy, the kitten, than with her sisters, not perceiving that pussy was the safety-valve for the poor child’s demonstrations of all the sorrow that was oppressing her.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The last thing that met Lady Merrifield’s eyes was Mrs. Halfpenny gesticulating wildly, under the impression that Mysie’s box was going off to London.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That of the Merrifield family took place at the junction, where Lady Merrifield with her brother remained in the train, to be carried on to London.
