adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
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 THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
Chichester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
Ethel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
heartachenounUS /ˈhɑːrteɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
Peg's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
RegaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading THE MORNING AFTER The morning after the incident following Peg's disobedience in going to the dance, and her subsequent rebellion and declaration of independence, found all the inmates of Regal Villa in a most unsettled condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She entered the family a month before Gore at heart--well, she was leaving it in a like condition.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Peg had, as was indicated in a preceding chapter remained by Ethel's side until morning, when, seeing that her cousin was sleeping peacefully, she had gone to her own room to prepare for her leaving.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Whilst she was making her few little preparations, Mrs. Chichester was reviewing the whole situation in her room.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One thing she was positive about--she would take nothing out of that house she did not bring into it--even to a heartache.
