adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
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 For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
carryallnoun
a capacious bag or basket
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
elopementnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
Hammond
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From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
Hannah's
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From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
Kenelm
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From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
naggingadjectiveUS /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
continually complaining or faultfinding
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
self-sacrificingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had done comparatively little of the latter since the announcement of the “engagement,” but now she was more considerate and self-sacrificing than ever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week Hannah's manner toward her brother was sweetness itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading If Kenelm noticed that George Washington seemed unusually tired that morning, or that the old carryall behind the barn had some new scratches on its sides and wheels, and leaves and pine needles on its cushions and floor, he did not mention what he saw.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a day or two both Mr. Hammond and Miss Parker were anxious and fearful, but as nothing was said and no questions were asked, they began to feel certain that no one save themselves knew of the elopement which had turned out to be no elopement at all.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She cooked the dishes he liked and permitted him to do as he pleased without once protesting or “nagging.”
