adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
Ashtley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
bequeathverbUS /bɪˈkwiːθ/
leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
ChallisnounUS /ˈʃæli/
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading It was inscribed to "Mrs. Challis Wrandall."
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
DECISIONnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
fly-leaf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading It was inscribed to "Mrs. Challis Wrandall."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was inscribed to "Mrs. Challis Wrandall."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
SARA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
Sara's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It has brought me riches, but it is a poor thing in itself.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was inscribed to "Mrs. Challis Wrandall."
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I bequeath it, my only earthly possession, to the kind and merciful one who taught me that there is good in this bad world of ours."
Wrandall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was inscribed to "Mrs. Challis Wrandall."
WRANDALL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SARA WRANDALL'S DECISION When Smith returned from the Far West, a few days after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, he repaired at once to Sara's apartment, bringing with him not only the signed statement of the Ashtley girl, but the well-worn and apparently cherished prayer-book that had been her solace during the last few months of her life.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On the fly-leaf she had written: "I have nothing of God's earthly gifts to leave behind but this.
