adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
Adister
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From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'An election to Parliament!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
CONVALESCENTnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading 'An election to Parliament!
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
Jane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading 'An election to Parliament!
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was guessing at his reasons for showing her the letter, and they appeared possibly serious.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Adister should have a hint of it, to soften the shock I fear it may be: but we must wait till her headache has passed,' she said.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading In doing so, it struck her that the prolonged directness of his look was peculiar: she attributed it to some effect of the fresh Spring atmosphere on a weakened frame.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MARS CONVALESCENT Jane's face was clear as the sky when she handed the letter back to Philip.
