AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
FAINTadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
FEELSnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
KATY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "You are very kind, ma'am."
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
SPHEREnounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading GORDON FEELS FAINT, AND KATY ENTERS A NEW SPHERE.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On her arrival at Temple Street, Katy was promptly admitted by Michael, and shown in the sitting-room, where Mrs. Gordon and Grace were waiting for her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was very sorry to hear that your mother is sick, Katy," said the former; "and I should have paid you a visit, instead of sending for you, if I had not been so much exhausted by my journey from Baltimore."
