adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
dumb-show
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
fullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
LATIMER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘I am here; if you have aught to say let me hear it; my time is too brief to be consumed in childish dumb-show.’
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
unresisted
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From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had risen involuntarily as he entered; we gazed on each other for a moment in silence, which was at length broken by my visitor.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The important interview expected at the conclusion of my last took place sooner than I had calculated; for the very day I received the letter, and just when my dinner was finished, the squire, or whatever he is called, entered the room so suddenly that I almost thought I beheld an apparition.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The figure of this man is peculiarly noble and stately, and his voice has that deep fullness of accent which implies unresisted authority.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You have desired to see me,’ he said.
