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From this reading May 4.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
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 MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
Binney
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From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
confluencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
Exeter
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From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May 4.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In one point English ladies certainly do carry practical industry farther than I ever saw it in America.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a nice little snug gallery near one of the doors, where I could see all over the house, and make a quick retreat in case of need.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I told Mrs. B. that I was worn out, and did not think I could sit through a single speech; but she tempted me by a promise that I should withdraw at any moment.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR S.:-- This morning I felt too tired to go out any where; but Mr. and Mrs. Binney persuaded me to go just a little while in to the meeting of the Bible Society, for you must know that this is anniversary week, and so, besides the usual rush, and roar, and whirl of London, there is the confluence of all the religious forces in Exeter Hall.
