adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
AnxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
Artevelde
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From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘I see you have not been losing time,’ said Violet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading ‘I see you have not been losing time,’ said Violet.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
new-blossomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I see you have not been losing time,’ said Violet.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘I see you have not been losing time,’ said Violet.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Percy’s occupation, in the meantime, was shown by some sheets of manuscript on the table near the fire.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Anxious to know how he had fared with his new attendant, she came in as early as possible, and was rejoiced to find that he had passed an unusually comfortable night, had been interested and cheered by Percy’s conversation, and had slept some hours.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Should this new-blossomed hope be coldly nipped, Then were I desolate indeed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading --Philip van Artevelde--H. TAYLOR The night was apt to be the worst time with Arthur; and Violet generally found him in the morning in a state of feverish discomfort and despondency that was not easily soothed.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I see you have not been losing time,’ said Violet.
