adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
Berbel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
excludedverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdəd/
past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
Greif
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
providentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːvɪdənt/
providing carefully for the future
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The day had passed off to the satisfaction of every one, and Berbel certainly deserved a share in the success of the christening.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Berbel had hidden the precious letter among her possessions, she had firmly intended to keep it for some time, before giving it to its owner, but she had not excluded from her calculations the possibility of consulting Hilda upon the matter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She had been indefatigable, wise and provident in all things, just as she had been in the old times when a penny meant more than a gold piece now.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It appeared to Berbel both wiser and kinder to hide the letter for a long time.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading In the hurry and confusion of the christening day it had seemed to the good woman that she might wait an indefinite time, leaving Greif in ignorance of the writing, while he grew daily better able to bear such a sudden and vivid quickening of past horrors, as must be brought about in his mind when he should read his father’s message.
