adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
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 There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
Cardew
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From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
Catharine
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From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
Dorcas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
finiteadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
LimesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From that point St. Mary's spire was visible, about half a mile away in the west, rising boldly, confidently, one might say, into the sky, as if it dared to claim that it too, although on earth and finite, could match itself against the infinite heaven above.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Catharine and Mrs. Cardew sat by themselves at one corner, where the ground rose a little, and a seat had been placed under a large ash tree.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mrs. Cardew met Catharine two or three times accidentally within the next fortnight.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One afternoon, after tea, the room being hot, two or three of the company had gone out into the garden to work.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were Dorcas meetings and meetings of all kinds at which the young women at the Limes were expected to assist.
