adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
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 She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
DEARESTnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
DebnounUS /deb/
a young woman making her debut into society
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
despatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
EveradverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
kindest-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
sweetest-tempered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, what to do for Rose.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ever since her marriage, she had refrained from giving invitations to her family, leaving the initiative in social matters to them--a mark of consideration and good taste on her part which they had quite approved of; and intercourse had been limited to afternoon calls, more or less affectionate and informal, but stopping short at meals in common under the roof of either party.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, however, Deb craved for a fuller sympathy with the sweetest-tempered and kindest-hearted of her sisters, and now it seemed so perfectly easy to go to her house in pursuit of it.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Rose had written warm congratulations to her sister, without mentioning any desire for a personal interview.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She despatched an impulsive note: "DEAREST,--I want a quiet talk with you about all that has happened.
