adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
Beatrice'snounUS /ˈbiːətrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
dolorous
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From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
Gazebee
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From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
Greshamsbury
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From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
grim-visaged
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From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
how
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From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
ill-doings
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From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
ladyship
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From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
scullery-maid
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From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The household at Greshamsbury was at this time in but a doleful state.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning We must now go back a little and describe how Frank had been sent off on special business to London.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Mortimer Gazebee, rejected though he had been, still went and came, talking much to the squire, much also to her ladyship, as to the ill-doings which were in the course of projection by Sir Louis; and Frank went about the house with clouded brow, as though finally resolved to neglect his one great duty.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It seemed to be pervaded, from the squire down to the scullery-maid, with a feeling that things were not going well; and men and women, in spite of Beatrice's coming marriage, were grim-visaged, and dolorous.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Poor Beatrice was robbed of half her joy: over and over again her brother asked her whether she had yet seen Mary, and she was obliged as often to answer that she had not.
