andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
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 We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
ENDnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
Leyton
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From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
Rosamond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Neither had he been near Marie Porter, consequently he knew nothing of the means by which she had imposed upon him the story of her death.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Only once since the fearful night when he found her moaning in her bridal dress, had he stood by her bedside--for, though he longed to be there, he could not endure to see her turn away from him, whispering as she did so, "It was cruel--oh, so cruel to deceive me so."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will rather hasten on to the morning when to Mr. Browning the joyful tidings came that Rosamond was better--so much better, indeed, that he could see and talk with her if he chose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Rosamond knew--Rosamond could tell him, and from no other lips would he hear it.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading THE END Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed brooding over Riverside, and rumor was busy with surmises and suspicions concerning the stranger, and the relation, if any, which she bore to Rosamond Leyton.
