accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
Hilland
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From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
KNOWNadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
Mayburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Shortly after the decision was reached, Hilland met his friend, and promptly urged that he and Mrs. Mayburn should accompany them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The seclusion of their cottage was, of course, more agreeable to Hilland and herself under the circumstances; but Grace never hesitated when her father was concerned.
WISHverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I WISH HE HAD KNOWN" The heat continued so oppressive that the major gave signs of prostration, and Grace decided to take him to his old haunt by the seashore.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Certainly," was the quiet reply, "if my aunt wishes to go."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But for some cause, if not for the reasons given, the old lady was inexorable that evening, even though the major with much gallantry urged her compliance.
