aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
constituencynounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsi/
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
Dora
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From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
FoxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
Hesketh
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From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
Lorne's
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From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
Milburn
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From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
Milburn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
Milburns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The occasion was high tea; Miss Milburn’s apprehension about Englishmen and late dinner had been dissipated in great amusement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr Hesketh liked nothing better than high tea, liked nothing so much.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alfred Hesketh was among the first to hear of Lorne’s nomination to represent the constituency of South Fox in the Dominion Parliament.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Milburns told him; it was Dora who actually made the communication.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He came often to the Milburns’ after Mrs Milburn said she hoped he would, and pleased her extremely by the alacrity with which he accepted her first invitation to stay to what she described as their very simple and unconventional meal.
