adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
Carvel
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From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
curate's
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From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
Grafton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
SOUTHnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
St
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From this reading SOUTH RIVER My grandfather's defection from St. Anne's called forth a deal of comment in Annapolis.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He forbid the rector his house, attended the curate's service, and took Philip from his care.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His Excellency came to remonstrate, but to no avail, and Mr. Carvel denounced the rector in such terms that the Governor was glad to turn the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was decided that both my cousin and I were to go to King's College after Christmas.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My Uncle Grafton acted with such quickness and force as would have served to lull the sharpest suspicions.
