agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
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 "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
BLACKSMITHnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
Brederhagan's
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From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
Christina
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From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
Christina's
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From this reading "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
JansennounUS /ˈdʒænsən/
a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
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 But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
MAX'SnounUS /ˈmæksɪz/
possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But the deed of gift drove the brooding shadows out of the heart and eyes of poor Mrs. Jansen.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
SHOPverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MAX'S STORY CONTINUED--THE BLACKSMITH SHOP "I need not describe the joy there was in the Jansen family when I brought home Mrs. Brederhagan's deed of gift and the money.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But we reminded her that the widow was rich, and that her son had inflicted great and painful wounds upon her, which had caused her weeks of weary sickness, to say nothing of the doctor's bills and the other expenses they had been subjected to; and so, at last, she consented and agreed that, for the present at least, she would receive the widow's money, but only until she could resume her place on the boards of the theater.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Christina did not yet know that her voice was destroyed, and hence was disposed to refuse what she called 'the good lady's great generosity.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I need not tell you all the details of Christina's recovery.
