aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
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From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading “The waiter has gone to bring the dinner in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so plainly necessary to keep up appearances for the present, that there was nothing more to be said.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What will they think in the house, if I go away already, and leave ‘my wife’ to dine alone?”
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 Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arnold continued his conversation with Anne in terms which showed that the question of his leaving the inn had been the question once more discussed between them while they were standing at the window.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see we can’t help it,” he said.
