adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
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 During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
AMEDROZ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ RETURNS HOME.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
Clara
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From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
endeavoured
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From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ RETURNS HOME.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ RETURNS HOME.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
Perivale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
ProbablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As to that feeling of anger on her own part, she did get quit of it;--but the regret was not to be so easily removed.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading MISS AMEDROZ RETURNS HOME.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the night she had endeavoured so to school herself as to banish from her breast all feelings of anger against her lover, and of regret as regarded herself.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clara was to start by a train leaving Perivale at eight on the following morning, and therefore there was not much time for conversation before she went.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Probably, as she told herself, she had made more of what he had said than he had intended that she should do; and then, was it not natural that he should think much of his mother, and feel anxious as to the way in which she might receive his wife?
