adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
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 "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Lilies of the valley are the fairest flowers that grow."
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Lilies of the valley are the fairest flowers that grow."
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
LiliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lilies of the valley are the fairest flowers that grow."
lily-bells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
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 "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should never hesitate a moment," said Ronald, laughingly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day came for the grand ball, and during breakfast the ladies discussed the important question of bouquets; from that the conversation changed to flowers.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Lilies of the valley are the fairest flowers that grow."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There are so many of them," said Valentine, "and they are all so beautiful, I am always at a loss which to choose."
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will accuse me, perhaps of being sentimental, but I must give preference to the white lily-bells.
