AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
CongenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
Dempster
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From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
Dr
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From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
Jane
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From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
PeckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
Phillips
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From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
Phillipses
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From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
SpiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Neither her husband nor herself had much confidence in Dr. Grant's skill, and she could have better attendance in town.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Phillips having ascertained that Mrs. Peck was in Adelaide, and having, through Mr. Talbot, sent a request that she should remain there, which her own interest was likely to make her attend to, had less objection to her staying in Melbourne than he ever had before; so he took a suite of furnished apartments for her and those of the family who remained in town.
Wiriwilta
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From this reading Jane Melville went at once to Wiriwilta with the children, who all longed to be there, and who disliked Melbourne more than London.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Phillips wished to remain in Melbourne for a month or two, as she did not feel able to stand the long land journey at this particular time.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Phillips Meets With A Congenial Spirit In Victoria As Mr Dempster had reported there had been a division in the family of the Phillipses shortly after they landed.
