adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
Alison
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From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
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 They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
CanningverbUS /ˈkænɪŋ/
inflected form of “can” — preserve in a can or tin
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
coal-hole
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From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
Conrade
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From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
Francis
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From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
Francis's
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From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
Frere
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From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
Lycurgus
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From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
Norbert's
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From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
prentices
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From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
ShapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
St
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From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
stay-at-homenoun
a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For her mind Shaped strictest plans of discipline, sage schemes, Such as Lycurgus taught.”—Canning and Frere.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The favourite dentist of the neighbourhood dwelt in a grand mansion at St. Norbert’s, and thither were conducted Conrade and Francis, as victims to the symmetry of their mouths.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They escaped with a reprieve to Conrade, and the loss of one tooth of Francis’s, and when the rewards had been laid out, and presents chosen for all the stay-at-home children, including Rose, Lady Temple became able to think about other matters.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading “She whipped two female ‘prentices to death, And hid them in the coal-hole.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their mother accompanied them to supply the element of tenderness, Alison that of firmness; and, in fact, Lady Temple was in a state of much greater trepidation than either of her sons, who had been promised five shillings each as the reward of fortitude, and did nothing but discuss what they should buy with it.
