adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
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 They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
auntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
cross-examine
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From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
Emma
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From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
Minnie
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From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
MooresnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They had a house at Torquay, and connections all around; for the Moores were Devonshire people.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
quarrelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
RECURS
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From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
Torquay
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From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to know about my Torquay relations, and as far as possible about my mother's family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the end I learned that the Willie Moores were cousins of ours on my mother's side who had never quarrelled with my father, like Aunt Emma, and through whom alone accordingly, in the days of my First State, Aunt Emma was able to learn anything about me.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading THE VISION RECURS I hated asking auntie questions, they seemed to worry and distress her so; but that evening, in view of my projected visit to Torquay, I was obliged to cross-examine her rather closely about many things.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aunt Emma was very anxious, if I went down there at all, I should stop with Mrs. Moore: for Minnie would be so grieved, she said, if I went to an hotel or took private lodgings.
