adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
Charlie
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From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
Clara
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From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
Clara's
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From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
reproaches
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From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
unavailingly
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From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The days passed very quickly now, for everyone seemed anxious to have the parting over and preparations went on rapidly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In spite of much internal rebellion, Charlie held fast to his resolution, and Aunt Clara, finding all persuasions vain, gave in and in a state of chronic indignation against the world in general and Rose in particular, prepared to accompany him.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The poor girl had a hard time of it and, but for her uncle, would have fared still worse.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading He was a sort of shield upon which Mrs. Clara's lamentations, reproaches, and irate glances fell unavailingly instead of wounding the heart against which they were aimed.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The big house was made ready to shut up for a year at least, comforts for the long voyage laid in, and farewell visits paid.
