accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
Bransome
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From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
former's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
Haviland
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From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
how
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From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lady Grace insisted upon accompanying her, and Penelope reminded them that she was already dressed for travelling and that, in any case, she meant to be one of the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was curious how the Prince’s sudden departure seemed to affect almost every member of the little house party.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before ten o’clock they were all on their way to London.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Then the Duchess, whose eyes had filled with tears more than once after her whispered conversation with her husband, announced that she, too, must go to town.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first it had been arranged that the Duke, Mr. Haviland, Sir Edward Bransome, and the Prince should leave in the former’s car, the Prince’s following later with the luggage.
