adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He did not remain absent over two or three days at a time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
WeeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks passed after this second visit to the Allen House, but the call was not returned by Mrs. Dewey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We talked the matter over, occasionally, and concluded that, for some reason best known to herself, the friendly overtures of Constance were not agreeable to the lady.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She was not often seen abroad, and when she did appear, the closed windows of her carriage usually hid her face from careful observation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Of late, Mr. Dewey was away from S----more than usual, business connected with the firm of which he was a member requiring his frequent presence in New York.
