adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
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 though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
Ethelyn
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From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
FairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
Florelle
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From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
GoodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
here's
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From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
ROSAnounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost dark and Patty could distinguish only the outlines of a magnificent house, so large that it seemed like a palace.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Goodness me!" exclaimed Ethelyn, just as Patty could stand it no longer and was about to ask what it meant, "what can be the matter with Florelle this time?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But though all this beauty and elegance impressed Patty like a dream of Fairyland, she paid little heed to it, for she was so shocked and disturbed by the shrieks from within, which were now distinctly audible as those of a child.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading They went up massive stone steps between great stone lions, to a wonderful veranda bright with electric lights, and lights streamed from every window and from the wide front doors which flew open as they reached them.
you're
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From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading VILLA ROSA "Here we are, chickens," said Uncle Robert, as the footman threw open the carriage door, "here's your new home, Patty, and you're very welcome to your Uncle Robert's house."
