adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
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 Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
DUNCANnounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
Erme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
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 Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
GatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
Martindale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
MossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning James brought in a card and message of inquiry from Lord St. Erme, and Lord Martindale desired that he should be admitted.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
Theodora
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From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
They'll
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From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then weep not o’er the hour of pain, As those who lose their all; Gather the fragments that remain, They’ll prove nor few nor small.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading --M. L. DUNCAN In the meantime Theodora and her father had been brought into contact with visitors from the external world.
Wrangerton
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From this reading After a cordial greeting between him and her father, it was explained that he had not entirely recovered what he called his accident, and had come to London for advice; he had brought a parcel from Wrangerton for Mrs. Martindale, and had promised to carry the Moss family the latest news of the Colonel.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Theodora had just time to think how ridiculous it was of her to consider how she should appear to another old lover, before he came in, colouring deeply, and bending his head low, not prepared to shake hands; but when hers was held out, taking it with an eager yet bashful promptitude.
