adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
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 He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS CARLYLE AT HOME.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
CARLYLEnounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading MISS CARLYLE AT HOME.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
clocksnounUS /klɑːks/
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISS CARLYLE AT HOME.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
Lynne
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From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS CARLYLE AT HOME.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading East Lynne had changed owners, and now it was the property of Mr. Carlyle.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
two'snounUS /tuːz/
possessive form of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The church clocks at West Lynne struck eight one lovely morning in July, and then the bells chimed out, giving token that it was Sunday.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Whether Lord Mount Severn thought it might prevent any one getting on the scent, or whether he wished to take farewell of a place he had formerly been fond of, certain it is that he craved a week or two’s visit to it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had bought it as it stood, furniture and all; but the transfer had been conducted with secrecy, and was suspected by none, save those engaged in the negotiations.
