adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
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 Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
dragsnounUS /dræɡz/
plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
policiesnounUS /ˈpɑːləsiz/
plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
ransackedadjectiveUS /ˈrænsækt/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
unaging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
untarnishedadjective
(of reputation) free from blemishes
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Maitland carried the unconscious girl into the study, and for some time we busied ourselves in bringing her to herself.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When this task was accomplished we did not feel like immediately putting any further tax upon her strength.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our search revealed the insurance policies, and a sealed envelope bearing the inscription: “To Miss Gwen Darrow, to be opened after the death of John Darrow,” and three newspapers with articles marked in blue pencil.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Maitland insisted that she should rest while he and I ransacked the desk, and, ever mindful of her promise to obey his instructions, she yielded without remonstrance.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Father of all surveyors, Time drags his chain of rust through every life, and only Love--unaging God of the Ages--immeasurable, keeps his untarnished youth.
