agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
ArgentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
BELLnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
DEARESTnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
devoursverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərz/
third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
fluttersnounUS /ˈflʌtərz/
plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
handmaidnoun
in a subordinate position
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
Mary-le-bone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
Minotaurnoun
(Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
Pringle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
SabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading _Mrs. Sabre to Miss Isabella Tod_ MY DEAREST BELL--Rachel Pringle is no more!
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My mind is too agitated to allow me to describe the scene.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading My heart flutters as I write the fatal words.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The office of handmaid to the victim, which, in our young simplicity, we had fondly thought one of us would perform for the other, was gracefully sustained by Miss Argent.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading This morning, at nine o'clock precisely, she was conducted in bridal array to the new church of Mary-le-bone; and there, with ring and book, sacrificed to the Minotaur, Matrimony, who devours so many of our bravest youths and fairest maidens.
