adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
croquetverbUS /kroʊˈkeɪ/
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
DroopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
ennobleverbUS /ɪˈnoʊbəl/
confer dignity or honor upon
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
lagsnounUS /læɡz/
plural of “lag” — the act of slowing down or falling behind
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
mediocreadjectiveUS /ˌmiːdiˈoʊkər/
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
Myrtlewood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
proficiencynounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of having great facility and competence
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
recusantadjective
(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Queen Isabel, &c. by S. M.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
ScornnounUS /skɔːrn/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
smallnessnounUS /ˈsmɔːlnəs/
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was always full of occupation, even while her active mind craved for more definite and extended labour; and when she came upon the field of strategy, it was always either with some business before her, or else so late that the champions were only assisting their several lags to bring the battle to an end.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Scorn not the smallness of daily endeavour, Let the great meaning ennoble it ever, Droop not o’er efforts expended in vain, Work, as believing, that labour is gain.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there had been a will there would have been a way, but, as she said, she saw enough to perceive that proficiency could only be attained at the cost of much time and study, and she did not choose to be inferior and mediocre.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The sturdy recusant against Myrtlewood croquet continued to be Rachel Curtis, and yet it was not a testimony against the game so much as real want of time for it.
