adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
Ah
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From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
Bessie
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From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
GOESnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
JESS
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From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
NataladjectiveUS /ˈneɪtəl/
relating to or accompanying birth
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
Neville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
PRETORIAnounUS /priˈtɔːriə/
city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JESS GOES TO PRETORIA That day, at dinner, Jess suddenly announced that she was going on the morrow to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “To see Jane Neville!” said Bessie, opening her blue eyes wide.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And then she asked you to quote Shakespeare to that lump of a brother of hers, and you told her that if she did not hold her tongue she would not enjoy the privilege much longer.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Don’t you remember when she stopped here on her way down to Natal last year, and held up her fat hands, and said, ‘Ah, Jess—Jess is a _genius!_ It is a privilege to know her’?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, it was only last month you said that you did not care about Jane Neville now, because she had grown so vulgar.
