AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT FROM MISS PRUE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
bird-matinee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
carpet-bugs
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From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
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 It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISIT FROM MISS PRUE.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
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 It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
MaconnounUS /ˈmeɪkən/
a city in central Georgia to the southeast of Atlanta
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
Macons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A VISIT FROM MISS PRUE.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
mothsnounUS /mɔːθs/
plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
Olmstead
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From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
Olmsteads
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From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
PRUE
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From this reading A VISIT FROM MISS PRUE.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
Sara
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From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
slumbers
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From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
unvexed
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From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT FROM MISS PRUE.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was only a few days after sending this letter that Sara received a proposition from Mrs. Macon which she was not slow to accept; namely, that she should give up her room, store her furniture in the loft of their stable, and keep the Macon house for the summer, while its master and mistress took a long western trip.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading As they wished to retain their excellent cook as well as the gardener, these were to remain, at the Macons' expense, and assist in caring for the premises.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading The first morning after their arrival Sara woke early, wooed from her light slumbers by a charming bird-matinee in the shrubbery without, and gazed contentedly about her.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No need to say the Olmsteads were delighted with the plan,--especially as Sara had begun to feel that their rooms were far too close and stuffy to be healthy in warm weather,--so beautiful June had not yet begun to turn her back upon the young summer, when the Olmstead family found themselves lodged as they had never hoped to be; while the Macons, equally content with the arrangement, took their seats in a Pullman sleeper, unvexed by visions of tramps and fire, moths and carpet-bugs, or precious books ruined by dampness and mice.
