adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
begetverbUS /bɪˈɡet/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
Colin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
frightened-fawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
Mackarel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
school-fellow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
shakey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Did you never hear him speak of his old school-fellow, Colin Keith?”
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Indeed!” he exclaimed, looking eagerly at her, “then you are the child of a very old friend of mine!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “My trust Like a good parent did beget of him A falsehood in its contrary as great As my trust was, which had indeed no limit.”—TEMPEST.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My aunt?” exclaimed Rose, gazing up with her pretty, frightened-fawn look.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rose found the wheeled chair, to which her aunt gave the preference, was engaged, and shaking her little discreet head at “the shakey chair” and “the stuffy chair,” she turned pensively homeward, and was speeding down Mackarel Lane, when she was stayed by the words, “My little girl!” and the grandest and most bearded gentleman she had ever seen, demanded, “Can you tell me if Miss Williams lives here?”
