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Gladys, the Reaper

Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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THE NIECE.
THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
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Gladys, the Reaper

Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

Chapter 32 of Gladys, the Reaper is here in full — 277 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NIECE.
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THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
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Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
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Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
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GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

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alternately adverb US /ˈɔːltərnətli/

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading “Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.”

comparatively adverb US /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading “Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.”

distracting verb US /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading “THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.”

duly adverb US /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading “GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.”

entreating verb US /enˈtriːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading “Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.”

improvement noun US /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading “Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.”

strengthening noun US /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/

becoming stronger

From this reading “Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.”

transcribe verb US /trænˈskraɪb/

write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading “Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.”

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From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

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From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/

acted upon; influenced

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

FARMverbUS /fɑːrm/

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

Glanyravon

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From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

Gwynne

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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

Howel

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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

Howel's

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From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

icenounUS /aɪs/

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

Netta

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From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

NIECEnounUS /niːs/

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading THE NIECE.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/

unpleasantly

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/

in a regular manner

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

Rowland

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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

SONnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/

becoming stronger

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE NIECE.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.

transcribeverbUS /trænˈskraɪb/

write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

Wenlock

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From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.

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