adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
BecomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
ComplicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
ComplicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
Hephzy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
Hephzy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
relearned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
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 From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading And, having thus weakly rid myself of care and responsibility, I began to enjoy that life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Complications Become More Complicated And stick to it I did.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To enjoy the freedom of it, and the novelty of the surroundings, and the friendship of the good people who were our neighbors.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
Wrayton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that day--the day of our drive to Wrayton--on through those wonderful summer days in which she and Hephzy and I were together at the rectory, not once did I attempt to remonstrate with my “niece” concerning her presumption in inflicting her presence upon us or in spending her money, as she thought it--our money as I knew it to be--as she saw fit.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Having learned and relearned my lesson--namely, that I lacked the courage to tell her the truth I had so often declared must be told, having shifted the responsibility to Hephzy's shoulders, having admitted and proclaimed myself, in that respect at least, a yellow dog, I proceeded to take life as I found it, as yellow dogs are supposed to do.
