adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
Adela
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From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
Mutimer
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From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
Rendal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading After the reading she noticed them standing apart, talking to each other earnestly; she saw also that they frequently glanced at her.
tea-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
tea-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
Wanley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adela was rather surprised to see them in the garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Among the little girls who had received invitations to the tea-party were two named Rendal, the children of the man whose dismissal from New Wanley had been announced by Mutimer.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She sought them out particularly for kind words during tea-time.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading They were eight and nine years old respectively, and she noticed that both had a troubled countenance, the elder showing signs of recent tears.
