adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
DeafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
DumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
how
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From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
Layton
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From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
lustier
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From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
Martindale's
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From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
merriest
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From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
Piccadilly
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From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
Theodora
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From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
toy-shop
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From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
ungrown
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From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His rooms were over a toy-shop in Piccadilly, in such a roar of sounds that the ladies exclaimed, and Arthur asked him how much he paid for noise.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Their next and merriest excursion was to Percy’s lodgings, where he had various Greek curiosities which he wished to show them; and Theodora consented to come with her brother and sister in a simple straightforward way that Violet admired.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw her hold Earl Percy at the point With lustier maintenance than I did look for Of such an ungrown warrior.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading ‘It is worth having,’ said Percy; ‘it is cheerful.’
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading --King Henry IV As soon as Violet could leave her little boy without anxiety, the two sisters deposited Charles Layton at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, with hopes that a few years’ training there would enable him to become Miss Martindale’s little page, the grand object of his desires.
