adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
HEIRnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading HEIR HUNTING.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
Horton
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From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
HUNTINGnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HEIR HUNTING.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
MonksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
shrubberies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading More and more confidential waxed the conversation, for the lady was making fresh acquaintance with a nephew seldom seen since he had been her pet and darling as almost a baby, and he was experiencing the inexpressible charm of tone and manner that recalled the young mother he had lost in early boyhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading 'And she put on her gown of green, And left her mother at sixteen, To marry Peter Bell!'--WORDSWORTH.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the shrubberies of Monks Horton were walking a lady somewhat past middle age, but full of activity and vigour, with one of those bright faces that never grow old, and with her a young man, a few years over twenty, with a grave and almost careworn countenance.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Then your mind is made up,' she said; 'you are quite right to decide on having a profession; but how does your father take it?'
