adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
CROCKS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
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 CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
low-heeled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHERE MRS.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
SWITCHverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
THREWverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She realized that whatever it was that had come between them was painful to him, and that he really cared for her.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
WHEREconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE MRS.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To see her, would be hard on him, embarrassing to them both, and she would do her share by going away--and she remembered, with a fresh pang--that when she had spoken of this, he had made no objection, thus confirming her decision that for her to go would be the best way.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CROCKS THREW THE SWITCH When Pearl came out of the doctor's office into the sunshine of the village street, she had but one thought--one overwhelming desire, expressed in the way she held her head, and the firm beat of her low-heeled shoes on the sidewalk--she must get away where she would not see him or the people she knew.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The three glorious years, so full of hopes and dreams, were over!
