adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
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 Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
Ferguson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
firelit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
hyacinthsnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/
plural of “hyacinth” — a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
muddily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
Nannie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
Richie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
Richie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
they'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Mrs. Maitland found her superintendent and Mrs. Richie just shaking hands on David's luck, Mrs. Richie a little tremulous, and Robert Ferguson a little grudging, of course.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the very next afternoon that Mrs. Maitland found time to look after Nannie's matrimonial interests.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I hope they'll be happy," he said, sighing; "I suppose some marriages _are_ happy, but--" "Oh, Mr. Ferguson, you are delightful!"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
window-sill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the raw December twilight she tramped muddily into Mrs. Richie's firelit parlor, which was fragrant with hyacinths blossoming on every window-sill.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had started them in August in his own cellar, for, as any landlord will tell you, it is the merest matter of business to do all you can for a good tenant.
