andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, I don't know.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
doesn't
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From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
don't
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From this reading “Besides, I don't know.
dry-eyedadjective
free from tears
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Besides, I don't know.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
it's
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From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Besides, I don't know.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
mustn't
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From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
patronisinglyadverb
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Little girls mustn't ask questions,” he remarked, patronisingly, and in his most irritating manner.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
she's
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From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
Widder
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From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
won't
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From this reading If the 'Widder' knows, she won't tell, so it's fair to suppose she doesn't.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I suppose it's the house cleaning, for the rest of the year she's dry-eyed and calm.”
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your relation does queer things in the attic, and every Spring, she has an annual weep.
