adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
Eulalia
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From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
Eulie
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From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
imbittered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
MANAGEDverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
RestverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
sweetenedadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtənd/
with sweetening added
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Eulie, as she was familiarly called, was a pale, delicate little lady, with a face sweetened rather than hardened and imbittered by time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
WALTONnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Walton also was genial, and introduced Miss Eulalia Morton, a maiden sister of her mother.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW MISS WALTON MANAGED PEOPLE Rest, and the sunny light and bracing air of the following morning, banished much of Gregory's moodiness, and he descended the stairs proposing to dismiss painful thoughts and get what comfort and semblance of enjoyment he could out of the passing hours.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Walton met him cordially--indeed with almost fatherly solicitude--and led him at once to the dining-room, where an inviting breakfast awaited them.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading If, as some believe, the flesh and the spirit, the soul and the body, are ever at variance, she gave the impression at first glance that the body was getting the worst of the conflict.
