adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
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 First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
ApparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
attachmentsnounUS /əˈtætʃmənts/
plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As a rule, she awoke from refreshing sleep at eight o'clock.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
Toplady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Mrs. Toplady seldom rose much before midday, it was not the mere luxury of repose that kept her in her chamber.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First of all she went through her letters, always numerous, never disquieting--for Mrs. Toplady had no personal attachments which could for a moment disturb her pulse, and her financial security stood on the firmest attainable basis.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A touch on the electric button near her hand summoned a maid, who appeared with tea, the morning's post, and a mass of printed matter: newspapers, reviews, magazines, volumes, which had arrived by various channels since noon on the previous day.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Apparatus of perfected ingenuity, speedily attached to the bed, enabled her to read or write in any position that she found easiest.
