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From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
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From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
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From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
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From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
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 two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
Eliza
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From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
Huell
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From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
lawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Harper's New Monthly Magazine 26 (1863): 537-43.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
sea-side
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From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My aunt was troublesome, for she was not only out of health, but in a lawsuit.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two months I spent at Newport with Aunt Eliza Huell, who had been ordered to the sea-side for the benefit of her health, were the months that created all that is dramatic in my destiny.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mother insisted upon my accepting her invitation, not because she loved her late husband's sister, but because she thought it wise to cotton to her in every particular, for Aunt Eliza was rich, and we--two lone women--were poor.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote to me, for we lived apart, asking me to accompany her--not because she was fond of me, or wished to give me pleasure, but because I was useful in various ways.
