adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
doggienounUS /ˈdɔːɡi/
informal terms for dogs
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
Edna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
Etienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
Léonce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
Raoul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
sentimentallyadverb
in a sentimental manner
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As she gave a dainty scrap or two to the doggie, she talked intimately to him about Etienne and Raoul.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then Edna sat in the library after dinner and read Emerson until she grew sleepy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She realized that she had neglected her reading, and determined to start anew upon a course of improving studies, now that her time was completely her own to do with as she liked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was beside himself with astonishment and delight over these companionable advances, and showed his appreciation by his little quick, snappy barks and a lively agitation.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She thought a little sentimentally about Léonce and the children, and wondered what they were doing.
