adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
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 In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
congenialitynounUS /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
compatibility between persons
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
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 In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked 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 more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
reverenced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The more I knew of the inmates of Moor House, the better I liked them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In a few days I had so far recovered my health that I could sit up all day, and walk out sometimes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a reviving pleasure in this intercourse, of a kind now tasted by me for the first time—the pleasure arising from perfect congeniality of tastes, sentiments, and principles.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I liked to read what they liked to read: what they enjoyed, delighted me; what they approved, I reverenced.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could join with Diana and Mary in all their occupations; converse with them as much as they wished, and aid them when and where they would allow me.
