adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
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 ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
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 Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
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 ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
Godfrey
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From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
Kensington
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From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was on the fourth morning after their marriage that the blow fell.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
ORDERSnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
over-gilded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
sitting-room
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From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
synonymousadjectiveUS /səˈnɑːnəməs/
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
waked
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From this reading Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Godfrey had waked early, and lay watching his wife at his side.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There they sat in their hideous, over-gilded, private sitting-room, or, when the weather was clear enough, went for walks in the Park, and once to the South Kensington Museum, where they enjoyed themselves very thoroughly.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading ORDERS Godfrey and his wife never went to Cornwall after all, for on Christmas Day the weather turned so bad and travelling was so difficult that they determined to stop where they were for a few days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for them the roof of this London hotel had become synonymous with that of the crystal dome of heaven, this did not matter in the least.
