adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
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 All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
dinner-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
great-auntnoun
an aunt of your father or mother
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
likesnounUS /laɪks/
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
PlentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
RunverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose knew the sad romance of her life, and it gave a certain tender charm to this great-aunt of hers, whom she already loved.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All dinner-time Rose felt that she was going to be talked about, and afterward she was sure of it, for Aunt Plenty whispered to her as they went into the parlour, “Run up and sit awhile with Sister Peace, my dear.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When Peace was twenty, she was about to be married; all was done, the wedding dress lay ready, the flowers were waiting to be put on, the happy hour at hand, when word came that the lover was dead.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Rose obeyed, and the quiet rooms above were so like a church that she soon composed her ruffled feelings, and was unconsciously a little minister of happiness to the sweet old lady, who for years had sat there patiently waiting to be set free from pain.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She likes to have you read while she rests, and we are going to be busy.”
