AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All was to be Happiness.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All was to be Happiness.
BestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
bow-windowed
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From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
Chelsea
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From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
Dorset
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From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
drawing-room
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From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
GalleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
HappinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading All was to be Happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
lemon-coloured
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From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
majestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
nicknamesnounUS /ˈnɪkneɪmz/
plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
Rossiter
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From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
ROUNDABOUTadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Roundabout is the name that Peter has given to the little house in Dorset Street, Chelsea, that he has chosen to live in with his bride.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The name alluded both to the shape--round bow-windowed like--fat bulging little walls, lemon-coloured, and to the kind of life that Peter intended to lead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading High spirits lead to nicknames and Peter was in the very highest of spirits when he took the house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROUNDABOUT I Mrs. Rossiter and Mrs. Galleon sat solemnly, with the majesty of spreading skirts and Sunday Best hats, in the little drawing-room of The Roundabout, awaiting the return from the honeymoon.
