andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
Lilias
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From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
MaidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I can set this terrible matter right by speaking to her.’
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW FRIEND ‘Maidens should be mild and meek, Swift to hear, and slow to speak.’
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
WESTONnounUS /ˈwestən/
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From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She asked Lilias to tell her where to find her cottage, and Lily replied by an offer to show her the way; Miss Weston hesitated, thinking that perhaps in the present state of things Lily had rather not see her; but her doubts were quickly removed by this speech, ‘I want to see her particularly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MISS WESTON had been much interested by what she heard respecting Mrs. Eden, and gladly discovered that she was just the person who could assist in some needlework which was required at Broom Hill.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have been there three times without finding her.
