adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
Considerin
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From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
couldn't
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From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
don't
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From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
endeavoured
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From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
more'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
ome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
omes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Reverend John looked as he felt, completely mystified.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
Spruces
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From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
SuppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
Walden
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From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
wer'n't
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From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Following as best he could the entangled thread of the estimable lady's discourse, Walden grasped the fact, albeit vaguely, that some unexpected letter with unexpected news in it had arrived to trouble the Spruces' domestic peace.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Suppressing a slight yawn, he endeavoured to assume the proper show of interest which every village parson is expected to display on the shortest notice concerning any subject, from the birth of the latest baby parishioner, to the death of the earliest sucking pig.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading You see I don't quite understand--" "Which it's not to be expected you should, sir!" replied Mrs. Spruce with an air of triumph,--"Considerin' as you wer'n't here when she left, and the Manor has been what you may call a stately 'ome of England deserted as most stately 'omes are, for more'n ten years, you couldn't be expected to understand!"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
you're
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From this reading "I'm sorry you're in trouble, Mrs. Spruce," he said kindly; "What letter are you speaking of?
