AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
BESTnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
BOSOMnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
CANmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
cherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
fu
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From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
it's
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From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
Jemima
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From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
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 Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
reely
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From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
SHOWNverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
StokesverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
that's
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From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Heaven bless us! it was here but a month, and no one could have thought it could have done such a many things in that time.
Titmarsh
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From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Both your son and your daughter-in-law, ma'am, are of that uncommon sort; they are, now, reely, ma'am."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
WEARverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading My mother said she thanked God for both of us; and Mrs. Stokes proceeded:-- "When the fu--- when the seminary, ma'am, was concluded this morning, your poor daughter-in-law was glad to take shelter in my humble parlour, ma'am; where she wept, and told a thousand stories of the little cherub that's gone.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
WIFEnounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But a mother's eyes are clear, ma'am; and I had just such another angel, my dear little Antony, that was born before Jemima, and would have been twenty-three now were he in this wicked world, ma'am.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT A GOOD WIFE IS THE BEST DIAMOND A MAN CAN WEAR IN HIS BOSOM "Mrs. Titmarsh, ma'am," says Mrs. Stokes, "before I gratify your curiosity, ma'am, permit me to observe that angels is scarce; and it's rare to have one, much more two, in a family.
