adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
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 Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
enquired
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From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
Haschim
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From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
how
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From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
Paula
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From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
Philippus
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From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus sorrow was her first companion in her new abode--a sorrow to which the comfort of her pretty, airy rooms added keenness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Paula knew how critical her uncle's state was, and now, contemplating the probability of losing him, she first understood what he had been to her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The physician had installed Paula in her new home, and had introduced her to the family who were henceforth to be her protectors, and to enable her to lead a happier life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had but a few minutes to devote to her and her hosts; for scarcely had he taken her into the spacious rooms, gay with flowers, of which she now took possession, when he was enquired for by two messengers, both anxious to speak with him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the messengers was a young Arab from the other side of the river, who handed to Philippus a letter from the merchant Haschim.
