AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
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 It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
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 Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
FORWARDadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "FORWARD!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
Kemble
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From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
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 It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
Nichol
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From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
Nichol's
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From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Mrs. Kemble saw that their anxiety was so intense that it was torture for them to remain in suspense away from the scene of action.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It struck them as an unusually effective method.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It may be added that her own feelings also led her to go with them into the back parlor, where all that was said by Nichol and her daughter could be heard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMPANY A" When Mrs. Kemble was left alone with Captain Nichol's parents in the sitting-room, she told them of Helen's plan of employing the photograph in trying to recall their son to himself.
