adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
Alice
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From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
Alice's
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From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Rodman fled to the Continent.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Rodman fled to the Continent.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
Letty
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From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
Mutimer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
Rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Half Alice’s fortune was settled upon herself, her brother and Alfred Waltham being trustees.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Alfred and Letty ran away and hid themselves in South Wales.
Waltham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Alice Mutimer became Mrs. Willis Rodman, and Alfred Waltham took home a bride who suited him exactly, seeing that she was never so happy as when submitting herself to a stronger will.
Wyvernnoun
a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
From this reading In the month of September Mr. Wyvern was called upon to unite in holy matrimony two pairs in whom we are interested.
