aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
any strong feeling
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
Marjorie
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From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
come together
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
modulatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪtɪd/
changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
Susanna's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION “Good morning, Uncle Brooke.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not that gentle voice alone which awoke her emotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Susanna’s voice, gently modulated until nothing remained of its natural quick, brisk quality, filled Marjorie with an impulse to cry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have brought my friend, Marjorie Dean to meet you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you are feeling your splendid best today.”
