adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
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 As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
aye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
Heartwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
PaleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
Pratt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading As the dial upon the delicate face of the little bronze clock on the mantel marked the hour of eight, the flutter of robes and the rustling of footsteps ushered in the expectant pair, and at once all the guests arose.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Pale and trembling, Mrs. Heartwell took her place beside her daughter, as she stood before the venerable minister.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
WidownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN the quiet little parlor of Widow Heartwell, in the early May morning, the tender breeze stole in and out of the window, fluttering the muslin curtain and filling the apartment with delicious perfume.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading In the same parlor a few chosen friends were assembled, to witness the solemn ceremony that was to deprive them of the pride and favorite of the village.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading For years the Rev. Mr. Pratt had been their pastor and spiritual adviser, and his heart was filled with deep emotion as he pronounced the solemn words that bound this child of his love and watchful care to her husband, to be "His servitor for aye."
