adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
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 The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
backwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
BASKETSnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
deathbednounUS /ˈdeθbed/
the last few hours before death
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
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 Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
MAPLEnounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
ORNAMENTALnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
Otonabee
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From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
RACOONS
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From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
SUGARnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
THREADverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
TREEnounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
WORKSnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS-- RACOONS It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Frazer told her that it might be a fortnight before she could return, as her brother lived on the shores of one of the small lakes, near the head waters of the Otonabee river, a great way off; but she promised to return as soon as she could, and to console her young mistress for her absence, said she would bring her some Indian toys from the backwoods.
