adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
Beulah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
Grayson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
OftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the second week of her stay little Johnny was taken sick, and he had become so fond of his new attendant that no one else was permitted to hold him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Day after day passed monotonously, and, except a visit from Eugene, there was no link added to the chain which bound Beulah to the past.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Often she paced the chamber floor for hours, lulling the fretful babe with softly sung tunes of other days, and the close observer, who could have peered at such times into the downcast eyes, might have easily traced in the misty depths memories that nestled in her heart's sanctuary.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The infant soon recovered, and one warm, sunny afternoon, when Mrs. Martin directed Beulah to draw him in his wicker carriage up and down the pavement before the door, she could no longer repress the request which had trembled on her lips more than once, and asked permission to take her little charge to Mrs. Grayson's.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading That brief visit encouraged and cheered the lonely heart, yearning for affectionate sympathy, yet striving to hush the hungry cry and grow contented with its lot.
