adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
augurverbUS /ˈɔːɡər/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
Elveston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
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 For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
Muriel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a full month the business, for which I had returned to London, detained me there: and even then it was only the urgent advice of my physician that induced me to leave it unfinished and pay another visit to Elveston.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night I arrived we had much to say on other matters: and, tired with the journey, I went to bed early, leaving the happy secret still untold.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still, I did not augur ill from his silence: to me it looked like the natural action of a lover, who, even while his heart was singing “She is mine!”, would fear to paint his happiness in the cold phrases of a written letter, but would wait to tell it by word of mouth.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Arthur had written once or twice during the month; but in none of his letters was there any mention of Lady Muriel.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” I thought, “I am to hear his song of triumph from his own lips!”
