adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
Alicia
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From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
befitted
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From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
Crookbacknoun
a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
doweredadjective
supplied with a dower or dowry
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
Foxham
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From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
Holywood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
MinionnounUS /ˈmɪnjən/
a servile or fawning dependant
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
Risingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
sourlyadverb
in a sour manner
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looked upon her sourly for a little.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading About nine in the morning, Lord Foxham was leading his ward, once more dressed as befitted her sex, and followed by Alicia Risingham, to the church of Holywood, when Richard Crookback, his brow already heavy with cares, crossed their path and paused.
YepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ye are fair," he said at last, "and, as they tell me, dowered.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How if I offered you a brave marriage, as became your face and parentage?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is this the maid?" he asked; and when Lord Foxham had replied in the affirmative, "Minion," he added, "hold up your face until I see its favour."
