adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
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 I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
blueberrynounUS /ˈbluːberi/
any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
book-keeping
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From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
CAMILLA'S
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From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
chafeverbUS /tʃeɪf/
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
DIARYnounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
Elbertus
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From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
Fra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
InsurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
tomatonounUS /təˈmeɪtoʊ/
mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I haven't got the fear on my heart all day that I will make a mistake in a figure that will rise up and condemn me at the end of the month as I used to be when I was book-keeping on a high stool, for the Western Hail and Fire Insurance Company (peace to its ashes!).
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM CAMILLA'S DIARY It is nearly six months since I came to live with Mrs. Francis, and I like housework so well and am so happy at it, that it shows clearly that I am not a disguised heiress.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "All work is expression," Fra Elbertus says, so why may I not express myself in blueberry pie and tomato soup?
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Mrs. Francis is an appreciative mistress, and she is not so entirely wrapped up in Browning as to be insensible to a good salad either, I am glad to say.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My proud spirit does not chafe a bit at having to serve meals and wear a cap (you should see how sweet I look in a cap).
