adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
Kemble
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From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
Martine
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From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
MUSTmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
Nichol
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From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
Nichols
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From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
REMEMBERverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading "Is it--can it be about Albert?" asked Mrs. Nichols trembling, and sinking into a chair.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Kemble arrived at the hotel at about the same moment as they did, and Jackson was instructed to keep the carriage in waiting.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Martine, if possible, would have given you cause for a great joy only; but I fear it must be tempered with an anxiety which I trust will not be long continued;" and he led the way into the parlor.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
YOUpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU MUST REMEMBER" Mr. And Mrs. Nichol wonderingly yet promptly complied with the request for their presence, meantime casting about in their minds as to the identity of the relative who had summoned them so unexpected.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was I who sent for you and your wife," said the banker.
