adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Can you account for Madame Pratolungo's extraordinary question?
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
Batchford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Can you account for Madame Pratolungo's extraordinary question?
FinchnounUS /fɪntʃ/
any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
Lucilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Can you account for Madame Pratolungo's extraordinary question?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
Pratolungo's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Can you account for Madame Pratolungo's extraordinary question?
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading My object in venturing to ask----" Before I could state my object, Mr. Finch turned round (turning Mrs. Finch with him) and surveyed me from head to foot with a look of indignant astonishment.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I seized my first opportunity of speaking again, while Mr. Finch was conducting his wife (with his arm round her waist) to the door--putting the question which I had been waiting to ask, in this cautious form:
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
WrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading "Is it possible you can see this double Wreck," said Mr. Finch, indicating his wife and child, "and suppose that I would communicate or sanction communication of any sort, with the persons who are responsible for it?--My dear!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you propose to communicate, sir, either with your daughter or with Miss Batchford, while Lucilla is away from the rectory?
