adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Cadogan-place
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From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
CallverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Erme
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From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
FinchnounUS /fɪntʃ/
any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
GardnernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
Theodora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
Theodora's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading ‘He and Mark were both in utter despair,’ said Jane.
VowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur was again at home for a week, and Theodora was riding with him when she next met the two sisters, who at once attacked them for their absence from the picnic, giving an eager description of its delights and of the silence and melancholy of poor Lord St. Erme.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading --E. B. BROWNING (The Lady’s Yes) It appeared as if Mrs. Finch and Miss Gardner were offended at Theodora’s defection, for nothing was heard of them for several days, and the household in Cadogan-place continued in a state of peacefulness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Well, it is of no use to ask you; I have vowed I never will,’ said Mrs. Finch; ‘or I should try to make you come with us on Wednesday.’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Call me false, or call me free, Vow, whatever light may shine, No man on your face shall see Any grief for change of mine.
