adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
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 College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
Bodleian
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From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
Chapels
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From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
Ethel
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From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
Ethel's
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From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
lov'd
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From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
Ogilvie
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From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
sight-seeing
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From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
Stoneborough
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From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading TENNYSON.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That was a week of weeks; the most memorable week in Ethel’s life, spent in indefatigable sight-seeing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I, thy dearest, sat apart, And felt thy triumphs were as mine, And lov’d them more than they were thine.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Ogilvie, when annoyed at being hurried in going over Merton Chapel with her, was heard to whisper that he acted the part of policeman, by a perpetual “move on”; and as Ethel recollected the portly form and wooden face of the superintendent at Stoneborough, she was afraid that the comparison would not soon be forgotten.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading College Chapels, Bodleian Library, Taylor Gallery, the Museum, all were thoroughly studied, and, if Flora had not dragged the party on, in mercy to poor George’s patience, Ethel would never have got through a day’s work.
