AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
carveverbUS /kɑːrv/
form by carving
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
Claude
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From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
SOONadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
VILLAGEnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SOON after Easter, Claude went to Oxford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A new subject of interest was, however, arising for them in the neighbours who were shortly expected to arrive at Broom Hill, a house which had lately been built in a hamlet about a mile and a half from the New Court.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was much missed by his sisters, who wanted him to carve for them at luncheon, to escort them when they rode or walked, to hear their music, talk over their books, advise respecting their drawings, and criticise Lily’s verses.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading These new comers were the family of a barrister of the name of Weston, who had taken the house for the sake of his wife, her health having been much injured by her grief at the loss of two daughters in the scarlet fever.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP ‘The deeds we do, the words we say, Into still air they seem to fleet; We count them past, But they shall last.’
