adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
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 Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was August.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
incidentalsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəlz/
plural of “incidental” — (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
insufferablyadverb
to an insufferable degree
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was August.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
Levice
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From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
Levices
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From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
merry-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
post-prandial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
protegesnounUS /ˈproʊtɪʒeɪz/
plural of “protege” — a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ruth had quite a busy time getting all three ready, as she was to continue the management of the household affairs until their return, a month later.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was August.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Levices had purposely postponed leaving town until the gay, merry-making crowds had disappeared, when Mrs. Levice, in the quiet autumn, could put a crown to her recovery.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The evening before their departure she stood bareheaded upon the steps of the veranda with Louis, who was enjoying a post-prandial smoke.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides which, numerous little private incidentals had to be put in running order for a month, and she realized with a pang at parting with some of her simple, sincere proteges that were this part of her life withdrawn, the rest would pall insufferably.
