AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
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 A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
FRIENDSHIPnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
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 Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
PleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
STAFFnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading FRIENDSHIP A STAFF IN HUMAN LIFE.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the end of this period he recovered sufficiently to sit up and read or to amuse himself by registering the melancholy events of the last campaigns in a large book, and illustrating it with plans of the battles.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
Tinemouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few mornings after his meeting with Lady Tinemouth, the hard frost broke up.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The change in the atmosphere produced so alarming a relapse of the general's rheumatic fever, that his friend watched by his pillow ten days and nights.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pleased as the count was with the acquaintance to which his gallantry had introduced him, he did not repeat his visit for a long time.
