adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
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 She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
BuiltadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
Donald
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From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
Donald's
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From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
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 When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
How
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From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
Jane
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From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
WaspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How the Wasp Built Her Nest The following weeks were very happy for Linda.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She lacked words in which to express her joy that Marian was rapidly coming into happiness.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading She was so very busy with her school work, with doing all she could to help Donald with his, with her “Jane Meredith” articles, with hunting and working out material for her book, that she never had many minutes at a time for introspection.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading When she did have a few she sometimes pondered deeply as to whether Marian had been altogether sincere in the last letter she had written her in their correspondence, but she was so delighted in the outcome that if she did at times have the same doubt in a fleeting form that had not been in the least fleeting with Peter Morrison, she dismissed it as rapidly as possible.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When the cast was removed from Donald’s foot and it was found that a year or two of care would put him even on the athletic fields and the dancing floor again, she was greatly relieved.
