adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
Burnaby
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From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
hasn't
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From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
He's
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From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
house-party
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From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
inauspiciouslyadverb
in an inauspicious manner
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't it unfortunate?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isn't it unfortunate?
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
Lionel
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From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Isn't it unfortunate?
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
Varick
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From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There came instant silence when he pushed open the door, and Helen with heightened colour looked up, and exclaimed: "My uncle has to go back to London this morning.
Wyndfell
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From this reading As regarded Lionel Varick, the second day of his house-party at Wyndfell Hall opened most inauspiciously, for, when approaching the dining-room, he became aware that the door was not really closed, and that Mr. Burnaby and his niece were having what seemed to be an animated and even angry discussion.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He's had a letter from an old friend who hasn't been in England for some years, and he feels he must go up and spend Christmas with _him_, instead of staying with us here."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't like this place, and I don't care for your fine friend, Mr. Varick--" Such was the very unpleasant observation which the speaker's unlucky host overheard.
