absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
Arkwright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
Bertram
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From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
Bertram's
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From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
HillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bertram was assuring himself now that his jealous fears of Arkwright were groundless.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
sittings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Billy seldom mentioned the man, and, as the days passed, she spoke only once of his being at the house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was often at Hillside, however, and the lovers managed to snatch many an hour of quiet happiness from the rush and confusion of the Christmas preparations.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Miss Winthrop was not in town to give sittings for her portrait, it is true; but her absence only afforded Bertram time and opportunity to attend to other work that had been more or less delayed and neglected.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Those short December days after Bertram's return from New York were busy ones for everybody.
