AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
AlwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
BEDnounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
dictatingverbUS /ˈdɪkteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
Fiske
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
Goren
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
HERSELFpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
MEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MEL MAKES A BED FOR HERSELF AND FAMILY The last person thought of by her children at this period was Mrs. Mel: nor had she been thinking much of them till a letter from Mr. Goren arrived one day, which caused her to pass them seriously in review.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without looking up, however, she could tell presently that the letter had been read through.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Fiske worked hard while her aunt was occupied in reading it, for a great deal of fresh talk follows the advent of the post, and may be reckoned on.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Always an early bird, and with maxims of her own on the subject of rising and getting the worm, she was standing in a small perch in the corner of the shop, dictating accounts to Mrs. Fiske, who was copying hurriedly, that she might earn sweet intervals for gossip, when Dandy limped up and delivered the letter.
