aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
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 No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
Brandon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
Dean'snounUS /diːnz/
possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
GoesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
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 She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
Polchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
primrosesnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊzəz/
plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
TeanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one in Polchester had the slightest suspicion of this; certainly her husband least of all.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Brandon Goes Out to Tea Mrs. Brandon hated her husband.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had been having tea at the Dean's, and, as was often the case then, the conversation had concerned itself with flowers and ferns.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She herself had been first aware of it one summer afternoon some five or six years ago when, very pleasantly and in the kindest way, he had told her that she knew nothing about primroses.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Mrs. Brandon was quite ready to admit that she knew nothing about primroses--there were for her yellow ones and other ones, and that was all.
