adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
Beauchamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
FEELINGnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
gruelnounUS /ˈɡruːɪl/
a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/
intense and profound fear
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
NEEDnounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
porrenger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
READverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
spoonfulls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
tea-cup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Beauchamp had never before beheld such a scene of poverty; she shuddered involuntarily, and exclaiming--“heaven preserve us!” leaned on the back of a chair ready to sink to the earth.
VOIDadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH PEOPLE VOID OF FEELING NEED NOT READ.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Beauchamp entered the apartment of the poor sufferer, she started back with horror.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In one corner of the room stood a woman washing, and, shivering over a small fire, two healthy but half naked children; the infant was asleep beside its mother, and, on a chair by the bed side, stood a porrenger and wooden spoon, containing a little gruel, and a tea-cup with about two spoonfulls of wine in it.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading On a wretched bed, without hangings and but poorly supplied with covering, lay the emaciated figure of what still retained the semblance of a lovely woman, though sickness had so altered her features that Mrs. Beauchamp had not the least recollection of her person.
