adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
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 Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
DEERING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DEERING WOODS.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Richard!
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
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 She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edith had been in a state of feverish excitement all the day, so happy had she been made by the certainty that Arthur loved her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEERING WOODS.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
WOODSnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE DEERING WOODS.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She had not doubted it before, but having it told her in so many words was delightful, and she could scarcely wait for the hour when she was to hear the continuation of a story abruptly terminated by the return of Richard.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was sitting in his library now, looking so lonely, when on her way through the hall she glanced in at him, that she almost cried to think how desolate he would be when she was gone.
