adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The wonder is that he was able to collect so much.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading The wonder is that he was able to collect so much.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
dainties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
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 He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wonder is that he was able to collect so much.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wonder is that he was able to collect so much.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
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 SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
Mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
SEEverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading The old gaoler came to tell him that she had come and would be glad to see him; much as he dreaded the meeting there was no avoiding it, and in a few minutes Yram stood before him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now about half-past four, so that much more must have been said and done after luncheon at the Mayor’s than ever reached my father.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He, poor man, as soon as George left him, flung himself on to the bed that was in his cell and lay there wakeful, but not unquiet, till near the time when Yram reached the gaol.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The wonder is that he was able to collect so much.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
Yram
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From this reading SEE MY FATHER Yram did not take the advice she had given her guests, but set about preparing a basket of the best cold dainties she could find, including a bottle of choice wine that she knew my father would like; thus loaded she went to the gaol, which she entered by her father’s private entrance.
