10,000
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From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
50
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From this reading AND 50 FT.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
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 We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
AREAnounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
COMMANDINGadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
DOVERMARLE
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From this reading FRONTAGE TO DOVERMARLE ST.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
Francesca
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From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
FRONTAGEnounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading FRONTAGE TO DOVERMARLE ST.
FTnoun
a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
polkanounUS /ˈpoʊlkɑː/
music performed for dancing the polka
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
PREMISESnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
PrivateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
Salemina
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From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
ST
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From this reading FRONTAGE TO DOVERMARLE ST.
SUPERFICIALadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
THESEdeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are all three rather tired this morning,--Salemina, Francesca, and I,--for we went to one of the smartest balls of the London season last night, and were robbed of half our customary allowance of sleep in consequence.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin at the beginning, there is a large vacant house directly opposite Smith's Private Hotel, and there has been hanging from its balcony, until very lately, a sign bearing the following notice:-- THESE COMMANDING PREMISES WITH A SUPERFICIAL AREA OF 10,000 FT.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It may be difficult for you to understand our weariness, when I confess that the ball was not quite of the usual sort; that we did not dance at all; and, what is worse, that we were not asked, either to tread a measure, or sit out a polka, or take 'one last turn.'
