amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
Ann
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From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/
give encouragement to
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
faultnounUS /fɔːlt/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
Forsytes
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From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
fulness
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From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not his fault, for he had been determined that no one should know.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
Soames's
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From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Small told Aunt Ann at once, who, smiling as she lay back on her pillows, said in her distinct, trembling old voice:
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It’s very nice for dear June; but I hope they will be careful—it’s rather dangerous!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not long before Soames’s determination to build went the round of the family, and created the flutter that any decision connected with property should make among Forsytes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading June, in the fulness of her heart, had told Mrs. Small, giving her leave only to tell Aunt Ann—she thought it would cheer her, the poor old sweet! for Aunt Ann had kept her room now for many days.
