adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
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 TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
Ay
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From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
feyther's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
Haytersbank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
he's
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From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
rheumatics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
TETE-A-TETEnoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
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 'Ay, for sure!' said Molly, quickly; for though she knew nothing about the matter, she was determined to suppose that her cousin had everything becoming an invalid as well as a hero.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He generally came to Haytersbank every Sunday afternoon, so Sylvia knew what she had to expect the moment she became aware of his neighbourhood in the churchyard.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TETE-A-TETE.--THE WILL 'And now tell me all about th' folk at home?' said Philip, evidently preparing to walk back with the girls.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'My feyther's been sadly troubled with his rheumatics this week past; but he's a vast better now, thank you kindly.'
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, addressing herself to Molly, she asked, 'Has your cousin a doctor to look after him?'
