adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She seemed to have aged in a night.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She seemed to have aged in a night.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
DECEPTIONnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She seemed to have aged in a night.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
Hilland
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From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
Mayburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
Mayburn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She seemed to have aged in a night.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to have aged in a night.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NOBLE DECEPTION In the course of the forenoon Hilland called on his friend, and was informed that Graham had gone to the city on business, but would return in the evening.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He also learned that Mrs. Mayburn was indisposed, and had not yet risen.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are seriously ill!" she exclaimed, "and you did not let me know.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At these tidings Grace ran over to see her old friend, hoping to do something for her comfort, and the young girl was almost shocked when she saw Mrs. Mayburn's pinched and pallid face upon her pillow.
