adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
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 Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
Emil
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From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
Franz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
HamburgnounUS /ˈhæmbərɡ/
a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
Hausfrau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
HermannnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
linen-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
Ludmilla
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From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
Plumfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
semi-yearly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
washesnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪz/
plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint
From this reading Mrs Meg and Daisy found the German bride a Hausfrau after their own hearts, and had delightful times learning new dishes, hearing about the semi-yearly washes and the splendid linen-room at Hamburg, or discussing domestic life in all its branches.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ludmilla not only taught, but learned, many things, and went home with many new and useful ideas in her blonde head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Franz and Emil were busy with the affairs of Uncle Hermann and Captain Hardy, Mary and Ludmilla made friends everywhere; for, though very unlike, both were excellent and charming girls.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mary had seen so much of the world that she was unusually lively for an English girl; while her various accomplishments made her a most agreeable companion.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The summer days that followed were full of rest and pleasure for young and old, as they did the honours of Plumfield to their happy guests.
