adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
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 Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
benefactressnoun
a woman benefactor
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
hand-writing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
protectress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
ThereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
toothpicknounUS /ˈtuːθpɪk/
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IF we could always know at the time what we are doing.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading Two ladies carried a paper to Whitehall out of charity to a stranger.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading They reached Whitehall, and were conducted upstairs to a gentleman of pleasant aspect but powerful brow, seated in a wilderness of letters.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
WretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Neither recognised the hand-writing; for no man can write his own hand with a toothpick.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Therein the elder was a benefactress to a man she had never spoken of but as “the Wretch;” the younger held her truant bridegroom's heart, I may say, in her hand all the road and was his protectress.
