adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
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 They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
FeelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
Granby
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From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
Griselda
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From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
heroine's
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From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
Nettleby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday evening a large company assembled at our heroine's summons.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading "Feels every vanity in fondness lost, And asks no power but that of pleasing most."
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The ladies had time to discuss who and what she was: as she had lived in the country, few of them had seen, or could tell any thing about her; but our heroine circulated her opinion in whispers, and every one was prepared to laugh at _the pattern wife, the original Griselda revived_, as Mrs. Nettleby sarcastically called her.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Lord bless me! it is getting late: I am afraid--I am really afraid Mrs. Granby will not come."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were all seated in due form: the reader with his book open, and waiting for the arrival of the bride, for whom a conspicuous place was destined, where the spectators, and especially Mrs. Nettleby and our Griselda, could enjoy a full view of her countenance.
