adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
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 The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
Linley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
Linley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
Morven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The improvement in Kitty was maintained; but it made no further progress.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading It may be a bold thing to say, but it is surely true that our virtues depend greatly on the state of our health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the second week, the reports sent to Mount Morven were less encouraging.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the first week there was an improvement in the child’s health, which justified the doctor’s hopeful anticipations.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mrs. Linley wrote cheerfully to her husband; and the better nature of Mrs. Linley’s mother seemed, by some inscrutable process, to thrive morally under the encouraging influences of the sea air.
