adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
absented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Churton was surprised, but made no remark.
Churton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Churton was surprised, but made no remark.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Churton was surprised, but made no remark.
Northcott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mrs. Churton was surprised, but made no remark.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Mr. Northcott preached the sermon, and it was a poor performance.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Churton was surprised, but made no remark.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Fan sat between mother and daughter, and Constance, taking her book, found the places for her; for Mary had failed after all to teach her how to use it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening the party was differently composed, the master of the house having absented himself; then just as Mrs. Churton and Fan were starting, Constance joined them, prayer-book in hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Sunday Fan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Churton to morning service, and thought it strange that her teacher did not go with them.
