adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
breakfast-table
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From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
can't
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From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
Maggie
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From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
Martha
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From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
Martha's
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From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Maggie paid for her good nature.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
Pryor
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From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
Richie
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From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps he hurried when he was with Maggie, but certainly he displayed no haste when giving his directions to Mrs. Richie, nor even later when just as he was about to drive off, Mr. Pryor hailed him from the garden.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Women who can't look after a simple sore throat without bothering their doctors are pretty inefficient creatures," she said coldly.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading On Sunday morning she was so decidedly worse that William King, to the disgust of his Martha, was summoned from his breakfast-table.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading William thought of women who were so efficient that they did not hesitate to advise their doctors; but he only agreed with proper seriousness to Martha's declaration that it was too bad, for he would be late for church--"unless you hurry, William!" she called after him.
