AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
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 But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
Annie
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From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
BURRnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
CHESTNUTadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(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 A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thus little children guess at the meaning of an earthly father, but Gregory did what a child should--he trusted.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A CHESTNUT BURR AND A HOME When Gregory reached Paris, to his grief and consternation he found a despatch informing him of the sudden death of old Mr. Burnett, and the illness of Mr. Seymour, the other partner.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first it appeared a double grief that he could scarcely endure, for it seemed that if he went back now Annie would be lost to him beyond hope.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But after thinking it all over he became calmer, "It may be best after all, for as my wife she is lost to me beyond hope, and God sees that I am not strong enough to meet her often yet and sustain myself, and so snatches me from the temptation."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Return instantly," it read; "the senior clerk is coming out to take your place."
