adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
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 All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
Barbara
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From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
Jeremy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
LawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through May, June and July Mrs. Cole slowly pulled back to something like her natural health.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new infant, Barbara by name, was as strong as a pony, and kicked and screamed and roared so that the house was quite a new place.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Her arrival had done a great deal for Helen, whose gaze had hitherto been concentrated entirely upon herself; now she suddenly discovered a new element in life, and it was found that she was “ideal with a baby” and “a great help to nurse.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I This next episode in Jeremy's year has, be it thoroughly understood, no plot nor climax to it--it is simply the chronicle of an Odyssey.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nor can it be said to have been anything but a very ordinary Odyssey to the outside observer who, if he be a parent, will tell you that going to the seaside with the family is the most bothering thing in the world, and if he is a bachelor or old maid will tell you that being in the same carriage with other people's children who are going to the sea is an abominable business and the Law ought to have something to say to it.
