adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
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 At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
dinner-table
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From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
EXPEDITIONnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
FATEFULadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
Gertrude
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From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
good-night
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From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
Hargrove
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From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
I've
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From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She shook her head sadly, and, after a moment, said: "I fear I've grown rather tired of that kind of thing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
WEBB'SnounUS /webz/
possessive form of “webb” — English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was his wish that she should marry a wealthy man of the city.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His wife did not dream of any other future for her handsome child, and she looked forward with no little complacency to the ordering of a new and elegant establishment.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WEBB'S FATEFUL EXPEDITION Mr. Hargrove had welcomed the invitation that took his daughter among some of her former companions, hoping that a return to brilliant fashionable life would prove to her that she could not give it up.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the dinner-table Gertrude had given a vivacious account of her yachting experience, and all had appeared to promise well; but when she went to the library to kiss her father good-night, he looked at her inquiringly, and said, "You enjoyed every moment, I suppose?"
