AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
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 In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
bemoaningverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
Cornelia
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From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
Cornelia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
daffodilnounUS /ˈdæfədɪl/
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
Hezekiahnoun
(Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC)
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
Pollock's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But in private Miss Cornelia allowed herself the relief of bemoaning it to Anne.
SACREDadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
tombstonenounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading There they sat, on Hezekiah Pollock’s tombstone, and sang for a solid hour.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A SACRED CONCERT In spite of Miss Cornelia’s new point of view she could not help feeling a little disturbed over the next performance of the manse children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In public she carried off the situation splendidly, saying to all the gossips the substance of what Anne had said in daffodil time, and saying it so pointedly and forcibly that her hearers found themselves feeling rather foolish and began to think that, after all, they were making too much of a childish prank.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Anne dearie, they had a _concert in the graveyard_ last Thursday evening, while the Methodist prayer meeting was going on.
