adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Bess
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From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
Bessie
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From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
d-dud-dear
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From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
I'm
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From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading "He is sweeping the library."
Thaddeus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A burglar you might manage, but a maniac--" "I must go, Bess," said Thaddeus, firmly.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
Wh-wha-what
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wh-wha-what, d-dud-dear?" asked Bessie, apparently unable to think of any formula other than this in speaking, since this was the second time she had used it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then I'm going with you," said Mrs. Perkins, with equal firmness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you must not go down," cried Bessie, sitting up, and losing her fear for a moment in her anxiety for her husband's safety.
