AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
Charnock
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From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
COUNTER-STROKE
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From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
Sadie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A COUNTER-STROKE When Sadie got up next morning she ordered the buggy to be brought round, and then went to look at Charnock.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was asleep, of which she was rather glad, because there was something to be said and she was highly strung.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading She was angry, but her anger was mainly directed against Wilkinson.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bob was generally docile, particularly when repentant; but it was possible to drive him into an obstinate mood when nothing could be done with him.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She could not trust her temper yet and might go too far.
