10
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
begone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
half-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
Juliet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
Longbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
Patsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Charlie was deep in a volume of fine engravings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll measure them a measure, and begone."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Stanley was soon talking with Patsey Hubbard, whom she liked particularly.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
Wyllys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
Wyllys-Roof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tall and thin Mrs. Bernard, and her friend, the short and fat Mrs. Van Horne, were regretting with Mrs. George Wyllys, that she should think the air of Longbridge did not agree with her children; and lamenting that she should not remain at Wyllys-Roof until November, according to her first intention.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading {William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet", I.iv.10} The arrival of guests again called the ladies away; they were followed by others, until the drawing-room was half-filled with the young people of the neighbourhood, and their parents.
