adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
elucidationnoun
an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
meddlingnounUS /ˈmedəlɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
propriety's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The idea was too tiresome, and if it had been confirmed it would speedily have brought our acquaintance to a close.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But I soon saw there was nothing in it and that if he accompanied Mrs. Monarch it was--in addition to the chance of being wanted--simply because he had nothing else to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading At first I wondered if this were for "propriety's" sake--if he were going to be jealous and meddling.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was for the elucidation of a mystery in one of these works that I first tried Mrs. Monarch.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her husband came with her, to be useful if necessary--it was sufficiently clear that as a general thing he would prefer to come with her.
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