adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
how
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From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
ReadyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
Seagrave
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From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
turtle-pond
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From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is very fortunate, William," observed Ready; "but we must now take some marks to find our way in again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Ready, the corner of the turtle-pond just touches the right wall of the house," replied William.
William
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From this reading In less than an hour afterwards, William and Ready had prepared the boat, and were pulling out among the rocks of the reef to find a passage, which, after a short time, and by keeping two or three cables from the point, they succeeded in doing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading See, the large black rock is on a line with the garden point: so, if we keep them in one, we shall know that we are in the proper channel; and now for a mark abreast of us, to find out when we enter it."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The subject was introduced to Mrs. Seagrave, while they were at breakfast, and as she perceived how much more secure they would be, she cheerfully consented.
