adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
Amélie
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From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
anywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
Gardeur
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From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
Menut
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From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
Repentigny
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From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started and reddened as his sister's eyes rested on him.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
Taverne
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From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
Tilly
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From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
to-day
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From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
to-morrow
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From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Le Gardeur sat feverish, nervous, and ill after his wild night spent at the Taverne de Menut.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He looked through the open window like a wild animal ready to spring out of it and escape.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do not go out to-day, brother, I want you so particularly to stay with me to-day,” said Amélie de Repentigny, with a gentle, pleading voice.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Aunt has resolved to return to Tilly to-morrow; I need your help to arrange these papers, and anyway, I want your company, brother,” added she, smiling.
