AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
Addie
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From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
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 "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
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 May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
condemningadjectiveUS /kənˈdemɪŋ/
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
Hemstead
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From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
Lottie
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From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
Marsden
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From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
SNOWnounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE SNOW.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are all through lunch, and ready to start."
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading May I sit with you?" she said to Hemstead, a little later, as she came out where he was standing on the piazza, "You will be very much exposed to the cold on the driver's seat, Miss Marsden," he said, hesitatingly; but she saw well enough what he wished, though conscience was condemning him all the time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading "I will not detain you, but will wrap up some lunch and take it with me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where have you been?" exclaimed Addie, as Lottie came down dressed warmly, but plainly.
