adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
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 thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
Carvel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
rector's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Philip no longer shared my studies, his hours having been changed from morning to afternoon.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I thought nothing of this, being content with the rector's explanation that my uncle had a task for Philip in the morning, now that Mr. Carvel was better.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After my grandfather was pronounced to be mending, I went back to Mr. Allen until such time as we should be able to go to the country.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Had I steered the straight course of my impulse I need never have deceived that dear gentleman whom I loved and honoured above any in this world, and with whom I had always lived and dealt openly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And now I come to a circumstance in my life I would rather pass over quickly.
