adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we did not like it.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But we did not like it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
Euphemia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we did not like it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But we did not like it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we did not like it.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some months after our marriage, Euphemia and I boarded.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
unphilosophic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we did not like it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Indeed, there was no reason why we should like it.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Euphemia said that she never felt at home except when she was out, which feeling, indicating such an excessively unphilosophic state of mind, was enough to make me desire to have a home of my own, where, except upon rare and exceptional occasions, my wife would never care to go out.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you should want to rent a house, there are three ways to find one.
