adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
Cashel
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From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
FANNYnounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
Fanny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
GreyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
indelicateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪkət/
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, how indelicate of him to come and press his suit immediately after news of so distressing a nature had reached Miss Wyndham!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
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 He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was very well satisfied with himself, and with his own judgment and firmness in the late conversation.
WYNDHAM
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From this reading FANNY WYNDHAM When Lord Cashel had seen Frank over the mat which lay outside his study door, and that there was a six foot servitor to open any other door through which he might have to pass, he returned to his seat, and, drawing his chair close to the fire, began to speculate on Fanny and her discarded lover.
Wyndham's
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From this reading It was very evident that Frank had heard of Harry Wyndham’s death, and of Fanny’s great accession of wealth; that he had immediately determined that the heiress was no longer to be neglected, and that he ought to strike while the iron was hot: hence his visit to Grey Abbey.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His pretended ignorance of the young man’s death, when he found he could not see Miss Wyndham, was a ruse; but an old bird like Lord Cashel was not to be caught with chaff.
