adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was learning to be self-reliant.
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 It suited my plans better.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited my plans better.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
Jane's
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From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I was learning to be self-reliant.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
MOORESnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It suited my plans better.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading I was learning to be self-reliant.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
StrangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited my plans better.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
TORQUAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MOORES OF TORQUAY Strange to say, in spite of everything, my sleep refreshed me.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was learning to be self-reliant.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went up to London and down to Torquay alone, though Jane offered to accompany me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I woke up in the morning strong and vigorous--thank goodness, I have physically a magnificent constitution--and packed my box, with Jane's help, for my Torquay expedition.
