adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
acidly
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From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
black-and-blueadjective
discolored by coagulation of blood beneath the skin
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
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 XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
FREESnounUS /friːz/
plural of “free” — people who are free
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
ground-plan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
janitress
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From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
Lisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
Marm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
mattedadjective
tangled in a dense mass
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
Pacific'snounUS /pəˈsɪfɪks/
possessive form of “pacific” — the largest ocean in the world
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
RHODA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It was she who first caught sight of the old sofa and its occupant, and her exclamation drew Mary and Rhoda to the spot.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
they'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ‘It is possible their parents may call for them in the morning,’ she said acidly, ‘but I think it is more than likely that they have been deserted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
travel-stainedadjective
soiled from travel
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I know if they belonged to me they’d be lost for ever before I tried to find them!’ and she rubbed a black-and-blue spot on her person, which, if exposed, would have betrayed the shape, size, and general ground-plan of Pacific’s boot.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading There lay poor Marm Lisa in the dead sleep of exhaustion, her dress torn and wrinkled, her shoes travel-stained, her hair tangled and matted.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI RHODA FREES HER MIND MORNING dawned, and Mistress Mary and Rhoda went up the flight of broad steps rather earlier than usual,—so early that the janitress, who had been awake half the night with an ailing baby, was just going in to dust the rooms.
