adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
augustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
BeholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
cordingverbUS /ˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “cord” — stack in cords
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
countermanded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
DaytonnounUS /ˈdeɪtən/
a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
horrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪɪŋ/
provoking horror
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading I am mortally offended.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
mumbleverbUS /ˈmʌmbəl/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading I am mortally offended.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
SHEpronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I must practise being polite, or I shall be horrifying these good people.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Had I known it when I was leaving home, I should have countermanded the cording of my boxes.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading SHE Behold me installed in Dayton Manor House, and brought here for the express purpose (so Charles has written me word) of my being studied, that it may be seen whether I am worthy to be, on some august future occasion--possibly--a member (Oh, so much to mumble!) of this great family.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you please, I do the packing, and not the cording.
