acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
Barbara
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From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Of course I shall not," she declared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I shall not," she declared.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I should keep the house closed and empty, just as you have been doing."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
Powless
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From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Of course I shall not," she declared.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
shouldn't
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From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
Winslow's
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From this reading Of course Mrs. Armstrong still insisted that, knowing, as she did, Mr. Winslow's prejudice against occupying the position of landlord, she could not think of accepting his offer.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am flattered to know that you consider Barbara and me preferable to Mr. and Mrs. Powless; but even there you may be mistaken, and, beside, why should you feel you must endure the lesser evil.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I were in your place I shouldn't endure any evil at all.
