adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
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 “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
ball-games
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From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
Gatchutcha
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From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
How
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From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
Ignacio
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From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
imperishableadjective
not perishable
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
presagedverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒd/
past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
Ramuntcho
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From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now that they had permitted their immediate happiness to escape, the happiness offered to them in the prairies of America, it seemed preferable to them to hasten the departure of Ramuntcho for the army, in order that he might return sooner.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
ThinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They contemplated this separation of three years duration with an absolute confidence in the future, so sure they thought they were of each other, and of themselves, and of their imperishable love.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And as they needed, in order to be certain not to be lacking in courage, a precise epoch, considered for a long time in advance, they had fixed the end of September, after the grand series of ball-games.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading But it was, however, an expectation which already filled their hearts strangely; it threw an unforeseen melancholy over things which were ordinarily the most indifferent, on the flight of days, on the least indications of the next season, on the coming into life of certain plants, on the coming into bloom of certain species of flowers, on all that presaged the arrival and the rapid march of their last summer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I would like better to wait until you left the country, then all would be indifferent to me--” “It is true!--let us wait, since I am to go.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was going away, and already they could count the evenings which would be left to them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading So they had decided that he would enlist in the naval infantry, the only part of the service where one may elect to serve for a period as short as three years.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “Not yet, I have not dared.--How could I explain that I know all these things, since I am supposed not to talk with you ever, and she has forbidden me to do so?--Think, if I were to make her suspicious!--There would be an end to everything, we could not see each other again!
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Gatchutcha, you have at last spoken to your mother of Uncle Ignacio?” asked Ramuntcho, very late, the same night, in the alley of the garden, under rays of the moon.
